Market Research of Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Products for Various Forms of Alopecia
December 2014
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Studysummary This article reviews the current status of medicinal and cosmetic products for hair loss in Ukraine, highlighting the limited availability of locally-made options and the dominance of expensive foreign-made remedies; it reports no new experimental results.
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The document discussed the issue of alopecia, particularly androgenic and telogen alopecia, highlighting the prevalence of uncontrolled cosmetic product use for hair loss among young people. It noted a significant decrease in the availability of medicinal remedies for alopecia and dandruff in Ukraine, with a 36% reduction in registered treatments for alopecia since 2012. The market was dominated by foreign products, primarily from India, Germany, and France, which constituted 77% of the total, leading to higher costs. The study emphasized the need for developing effective, plant-based treatments to address alopecia's pathogenic mechanisms, as existing synthetic drugs like minoxidil and finasteride had drawbacks and side effects.
