Hair Loss Therapies: A Review And Comparison Of Traditional And Modern Treatment Methods

    November 2024 in “ Journal of Education Health and Sport ”
    Wiktoria Pawlik, Agnieszka Nowotarska, Gustaw Błaszczyński, Paweł Nojek, Mariusz Zimonczyk, Monika Zawół
    From the encyclopedia
    Microneedling →

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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    Studysummary This study reviewed different hair loss treatments and suggested that microneedling, PRP therapy, hair transplantation, and certain pharmacological and supplementation approaches show varying effectiveness, with some needing further research for confirmation.
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    The review discusses various hair loss treatments, noting that microneedling and PRP therapy are promising for conditions like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, though further research is needed. Hair transplantation is effective for significant hair loss but is invasive and expensive. Pharmacological treatments, including oral minoxidil and topical finasteride, are becoming popular due to their ease of use and fewer side effects. Nutritional supplements like zinc, selenium, and vitamin E might help with deficiency-related hair loss, but more studies are necessary to validate their effectiveness.
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