Personalized Hair Care Leveraging Genomic Variation For Optimal Hair Health

October 2025 in “ Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences ”

Ankita Ingale, Reshma Mirajkar, Rudrakshi Bhamburkar, Vaibhav Birajdar, Rasik Kshirsagar, Akash Pawar, Chaitali Zanjad

genomic variation personalized hair care androgenetic alopecia alopecia areata topical minoxidil finasteride tablets zinc supplements corticosteroids Rogaine Propecia

TLDR Tailored treatments based on genetics improve hair health.

The document explores how genomic variations influence personalized hair care, particularly in conditions like Androgenetic alopecia and Alopecia areata. It reviews various treatments, including topical minoxidil, finasteride tablets, zinc supplements, and corticosteroids, which are used to encourage hair regrowth. The review highlights the necessity for tailored treatments to address the unique issues of different hair types to enhance overall hair health.

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