There has been extensive research into the use of Thymuskin in hair loss, including hair loss caused by chemotherapy treatment. Thymuskin has now been available for 20 years worldwide. One study carried out in The University Medical Clinic Darmstadt Germany by Profs. Mossler K & Hagendorn M. MD
Thymuskin®: Local Therapy with Thymus Extract in Patients with Alopecia Areata Totalis and Universalis
Dermatology 1993:11; 1-6
Partial remission in a 37 year old patient with alopecia areata universalis for 14 years before treatment and after 9 months treatment with Thymuskin ref. Dermatology 1993:11; 1-6
Complete remission in a 40 year old patient with alopecia areata totalis after 18 months treatment with Thymuskin ref. Dermatology 1993:11; 1-6
Conclusion
The authors concluded that the application of Thymuskin® is 65% effective in severe cases of alopecia areata and is not associated with adverse events as with other therapies used. In addition Thymuskin® has the added advantage that it can be applied by the patient themselves and does not require laboratory monitoring.