Effectiveness of Hair Care Products Containing Placental Growth Factor for the Treatment of Postpartum Telogen Effluvium

    January 2017 in “ Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ”
    Je Yeon Byeon, Hwan Jun Choi, Eun Soo Park, Jin Young Kim
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    TLDR Hair care products with placental growth factor can improve hair thickness and density in postpartum hair loss.
    The study conducted 6 years ago involved 18 postpartum women aged 20 to 40 years who used hair care products containing horse placental growth factor, pumpkin extract, panthenol, and niacinamide to treat postpartum telogen effluvium, a condition causing rapid hair loss after childbirth. After 3 months of product use, there was a significant improvement in hair thickness (from 0.089 µm to 0.094 µm) and density (from 75.24/cm² to 81.33/cm²). The study suggested that these products could be effective in treating postpartum hair loss. However, some participants reported minor side effects such as scalp itchiness and dry hair. The study had limitations including a small sample size, short study period, and lack of a control group.
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