Market Research of Medicinal and Cosmetic Products for Various Forms of Alopecia
November 2014
in “
Scientific periodicals of Ukraine
”
TLDR There's a need for safe, plant-based hair loss treatments due to limited options and side effects of current drugs.
The document discussed the market for medicinal and cosmetic products used in treating various forms of alopecia in Ukraine. It highlighted that androgenetic alopecia was a common form of hair loss, often treated with synthetic drugs like minoxidil and finasteride, which had drawbacks and side effects. The study noted a decrease in the availability of medicinal remedies for alopecia and dandruff, with a shift towards cosmeceuticals, leading to increased costs. Foreign products dominated the market, comprising 77% of available treatments, primarily from India, Germany, and France. The document emphasized the need for developing effective, plant-based treatments to address the pathogenic mechanisms of alopecia, as the current market was limited and expensive.