Market Research of Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Products for Various Forms of Alopecia

The document discussed the issue of alopecia, particularly androgenic and telogen alopecia, highlighting the need for effective treatments in Ukraine. It noted a decrease in registered medicinal remedies for alopecia and dandruff, with a 36% and 17% reduction respectively since 2012, and a dominance of foreign-made drugs, which constituted 77% of the market. The document emphasized the prevalence of cosmetic remedies over medicinal ones, with a wide range of products like shampoos and lotions, primarily containing plant extracts. It pointed out the high cost of foreign cosmeceuticals and the side effects of synthetic drugs like minoxidil and finasteride. The document concluded that developing plant-based treatments targeting the disease's pathogenic mechanisms was a promising and necessary task.