Medicinal and Cosmetic Products Used in Treatment of Hair Loss

November 2023 in “ Polish Hyperbaric Research ”

Natalia Abramek, Magdalena Naja-Wiśniewska, Barbara Nieradko-Iwanicka

finasteride biotin minoxidil primary cicatricial alopecia alopecia areata telogen effluvium drug-induced alopecia topical steroids oral prednisone therapy caffeine dietary supplements Low Level Laser Therapy stem cell treatment Propecia Rogaine LLLT

TLDR Some treatments for hair loss, like finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, can be effective, but their success varies by individual case.

The document reviews various types of alopecia and their treatments, focusing on 57 medicinal and cosmetic preparations available in Poland. The most common active substances in these preparations are finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil. The document also discusses different types of alopecia, including primary cicatricial alopecia, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and drug-induced alopecia, each with different causes and prevalence rates. Treatments for hair loss include topical steroids, oral prednisone therapy, caffeine, dietary supplements, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), and stem cell treatment. However, the effectiveness of these treatments varies, with some only showing promise in certain cases or if there's a deficiency, such as with biotin supplementation.

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