Abstract |
Procyanidin B-2 is a compound we have identified in apple which acts as a growth-promoting factor on murine hair epithelial cells. This report describes our investigation of the hair-growing effects of 1% procyanidin B-2 tonic after sequential use for 4 months. A double-blind clinical trial was performed, involving a total of 29 subjects ( procyanidin B-2, 19 men; placebo, 10 men). No adverse side effects were observed in either group. In the procyanidin B-2 group, 78.9% showed an increased mean value of hair diameter, whereas only 30.0% in the placebo group showed any increase (p < 0.02, Fisher's exact probability test). The increased ratio of hairs measuring more than 40 microm in diameter after 4 months of procyanidin B-2 treatment was significantly higher than that of the placebo controls (p < 0.05, two-sample-t-test). The increase in number of total hairs in the designated scalp area (0.25 cm(2)) of procyanidin B-2 subjects after a 4 month trial was significantly greater than that of the placebo controls ( procyanidin-B-2, 3.67 +/- 4.09 (mean +/- SD)/0.25 cm(2); placebo, -2.54 +/- 4.00/0.25 cm(2); p < 0.001, two-sample t-test). Procyanidin B-2 therapy shows potential as a promising cure for male pattern baldness.
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Authors | T Takahashi, A Kamimura, Y Yokoo, S Honda, Y Watanabe |
Journal | Phytotherapy research : PTR
(Phytother Res)
Vol. 15
Issue 4
Pg. 331-6
(Jun 2001)
ISSN: 0951-418X [Print] England |
PMID | 11406858
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Copyright | Copyright 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
Chemical References |
- Biflavonoids
- Proanthocyanidins
- procyanidin B
- procyanidin
- Catechin
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Topics |
- Administration, Cutaneous
- Adult
- Alopecia
(prevention & control)
- Biflavonoids
- Catechin
(administration & dosage, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Hair
(drug effects, growth & development)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pilot Projects
- Proanthocyanidins
- Scalp
(drug effects)
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