"A Natural Product that Accelerates Hair Growth in Women with Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia"

Abstract

Background: Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is an adverse effect with a negative impact on quality of life, particularly in women. A lotion containing Larrea divaricata and Coffea arabica extracts to induce hair growth is commercially available in Argentina. The objective of this work was to evaluate the capacity of the lotion, to accelerate post-chemotherapy hair growth in women. MethodsDesign: A prospective controlled, randomized, double-blind clinical trial was performed.