More than 80 percent of men and nearly half of women experience significant hair loss during their lifetime. For many, the thinning starts well before middle age. It’s so common, in fact, that by the age of 35, two-thirds of men will experience some form of hair loss. And it’s not just men – 40% of Americans who experience hair loss are women.
Several FDA approved medications are available but offer limited results. Studies have shown that the endocannabinoid system is a key player in hair follicle growth.
A study was done of 35 subjects with AGA using a once daily topical hemp oil formulation, averaging about 3-4 mg per day of CBD for six months. A hair count of the greatest area of hair loss was carried out before treatment and again after six months. The results revealed that men did slightly better than women. On average there was a statistically significant 93.5% increase in hair after 6 months. 100% of the subjects had some regrowth. There were no reported adverse effects. Since the CBD works through mechanisms different from finasteride and minoxidil, it can be used in conjunction with these drugs and would be expected to have synergistic effects.