Hair Growth Clinical Studies

FDA Registered Drug Testing Laboratory Supporting Hair Loss Product Claims and Hair Regrowth

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Hair density at the part at baseline and T1

Back of the head at baseline and T2 showing hair fullness

Drug Product and Active Testing, FDA Inspected Clinical Lab

Hair growth goes hand in hand with a youthful, healthy appearance in men and women. Losing your hair due to aging or secondary underlying conditions can be a major concern for consumers around the world, and treatment products can help boost confidence and improve the overall appearance of your target consumers.

Anytime you use a word like “growth” it references a physiological change in the body, and you can assume that the consumer will start to think “drug product”. This increases the risk of regulatory oversight.

Promoting a Youthful, Fuller Head of Hair

As an FDA Registered Clinical Support Laboratory, VCS can employ our full-service hair salon for hair care studies, bridging the gap between take home and professional use products.

We can also bring in one of our consulting Dermatologists for grading and assessments, which will enable you to claim “Dermatologist Tested and Approved.”

For non-drug claims, VCS can also look at Hair Volume improvement and Hair Thickening as functional cosmetic claims without going for the full drug claims.

VCS recommends including a minimum of 2 techniques in the best interest of our sponsors, since each product is different and this approach will give you a better chance of substantiating efficacy.

Sample Hair Growth Claims

Promotes a Fuller Head of Hair
Helps Regrow Hair
Aids in Follicular Release, Recovery, and Retention
Improves Hair Volume by up to XX%
Helps Reduce Hair Thinning
Increases hair density

Clinical photography

Before & After Photography: Custom Teaneck NJ Studio

Clinically Validated, High Resolution Before and After Images and Analysis Over Time. Validated Claim Support uses high-resolution clinical photography to document how a product performs over a treatment timeline or product usage cycle.

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BaselineWeek 2

Redness reduction: 44% less redness from baseline to week 2. The lower circle shows the average skin color in the treated area. Drag to compare.

Before and after case studies

Hair Growth Efficacy And Clinical Density Improvement →

Hair Density And Hair Growth Clinical Imaging Side Profile →

Acne lesion, baseline compared with result

Full Face Acne Reduction Lesions With Analysis →

Dry Scalp And Dandruff Improvement Clinical Study Photo →

Anti-Aging, Wrinkle Reduction And Clinical Claim Support Imaging →

Full Face Before And After Anti-Aging And Fine Line Reduction →

Pore Size Reduction Clinical Photograph →

Blemish redness, baseline compared with day 3

High Resolution Redness Reduction →

Expert Clinical Grading

Trained graders score visible change

Supports claims like “Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”

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Biomarkers and Microbiome

Tape strips, swabs and collections

Supports claims like “Microbiome friendly” and “Won’t disrupt the skin’s natural microbiome”

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Biophysical Instrumentation

Hydration, TEWL, elasticity, color

Supports claims like “Hydrates by up to 87% in as little as one use”

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Peer-Reviewed Writing

Clinical and scientific publications

Scientifically validated study summaries for publication in peer-reviewed medical journals

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Before and After Photography

Controlled, reproducible clinical imaging

Supports claims like “Up to a 44% reduction in redness in as little as 2 weeks”

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Consumer Perception

Panelist questionnaires and self-assessment

Supports claims such as “97% of women agreed their skin felt smoother and more supple”

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FAQ

Hair Growth Studies: frequently asked questions

Does Validated Claim Support test hair growth and hair loss products?

Yes. Validated Claim Support is an FDA registered and inspected clinical laboratory that supports drug and active ingredient testing for hair loss and hair regrowth claims. Its full-service onsite hair salon is used for haircare studies, bridging take-home and professional-use products.

Is "hair growth" a drug claim?

Using a word like "growth" references a physiological change in the body, and consumers will assume a drug product, which increases the risk of regulatory oversight. For non-drug claims, Validated Claim Support can assess hair volume improvement and hair thickening as functional cosmetic claims.

Can my product claim "Dermatologist tested and approved"?

Validated Claim Support can bring one of its consulting dermatologists into a hair study for grading and assessments, which enables a "Dermatologist tested and approved" claim. As with all final label claims, review the wording with your legal and regulatory teams.

How many test methods should a hair growth study use?

Validated Claim Support recommends including a minimum of 2 techniques in a hair growth study. Every product is different, and combining methods gives a better chance of substantiating efficacy.

What hair growth claims can VCS help support?

Validated Claim Support can help support claims such as "Promotes a fuller head of hair," "Helps regrow hair," "Aids in follicular release, recovery and retention," "Improves hair volume by up to XX%," "Helps reduce hair thinning" and "Increases hair density."