Table 4.
Dynamics of hair follicle diameter and ATP content in the follicles.
| Group | Hair Root/Follicle Diameter (μm) | ATP Content (nmol/5 Follicles) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before | After | Before | After | |
|
Group 1 Experimental (lotion/shampoo containing fermented fruits and caffein) |
98 ± 13 | 74 ± 12 * | 20.5 ± 2.9 | 71.5 ± 3.1 **, # |
|
Group 2 Placebo Control (lotion/shampoo without actives) |
96 ± 15 | 92 ± 11 | 17.7 ± 3.2 | 18.9 ± 2.8 |
|
Group 3 Caffeine Control (lotion with caffein/placebo shampoo) |
97 ± 10 | 104 ± 16 | 18.5 ± 3.0 | 40.2 ± 4.8 *, # |
*—p < 0.01 versus the initial point; **—p < 0.001 versus the initial point; #—p < 0.01 versus control group(s).