고려 홍삼의 탈모증 개선 효과에 대한 임상 연구

Abstract

총 32 명의 남성형 및 여성형 탈모 환자를 대상으로 24주 동안 이중 맹검 위약 비교 임상 시험을 시행한 결과 고려 홍삼 분말을 복용한 치료군이 대조군에 비해 통계적으로 유의하게 모발의 밀도와 굵기가 증가하는 것을 객관적으로 확인할 수 있었으며 환자 만족도 평가에서도 역시 치료군이 대조군 보다 높은 만족도를 보였다. 따라서 고려 홍삼의 복용이 임상적으로 탈모증 개선에 큰 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다. Alopecia is a common form of hair loss in both male and female, affecting approximately ten million Koreans. Although medical treatments have been developed to treat alopecia, these treatments still have limitations due to complications that come with these treatments. In contrast, Korean red ginseng has been shown to have a stimulating effect on hair follicle and it has already been added to hair treatment products as a safe ingredient. This study was conducted to objectively evaluate the efficacy of Korean red ginseng in the treatment of alopecia. 40 patients suffering from androgenic alopecia were recruited and randomly divided into the experimental (20 patients) and control (20 patients) groups. The experimental group took Korean red ginseng extract (3,000 mg/day) for 24 weeks while the control group took a placebo. The changes of hair counts, thickness, and density were evaluated with Folliscope<TEX>$^{(R)}$</TEX>. Patient satisfaction was evaluated through a questionnaire, and clinical photographs were rated by dermatologists. The result of the study showed that Korean red ginseng effectively increased hair density and thickness. Patient satisfaction and evaluation of photographs by dermatologists also confirmed the effectiveness of Korean red ginseng in the treatment of alopecia.