측백 잎 추출물의 육모효과에 관한 임상 연구

Study of the Clinical Efficacy on Hair-Growth Effect of Leaves Extracts of Thuja orientalis L.

Alopecia is a common form of hair loss in both male and female, affecting approximately ten million Koreans. In this study, we were conducted to objectively evaluate the efficacy of leaves extracts of Thuja orientalis L. in the treatment of hair loss. Eleven subjects suffering from hair loss were recruited and made a survey of general characteristics, hair condition, beginning age of hair loss and type of hair loss of the subjects. The experimental group took T. orientalis extract (2.4 g/day) for 3 months while the control group took a placebo. The changes of hair loss were evaluated with diagnostic machine of hair skin (Dino-Lite), and clinical photographs were taken by digital camera (SONY DSC-W170). The result of the study showed that T. orientalis extract effectively decreased hair loss. Evaluation of photographs by dermatologists also confirmed the effectiveness of T. orientalis extract in the treatment of hair loss. Therefore, this study presents basic data for applying the T. orientalis extract in hair loss treatment and thereby effectively address hair loss with a more natural substance.