Behzad Davarnia

Research Laboratory for Embryology and Stem Cells, Department of Anatomy and Pathology, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran

[ 1 ] - Azelaic acid stimulates catalase activation and promotes hair growth through upregulation of Gli1 and Gli2 mRNA and Shh protein

Objective: Although azelaic acid is effective for treatment of acne and rosacea, the biological activity of azelaic acid and the effect of its combination therapy with minoxidil were not elucidated with regard to hair growth. Materials and Methods: In this study, mouse vibrissae follicles were dissected on day 10 after depilation. Then, the bulb and bulge...