New Strategies for the Use of Topical Products in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
January 2022
in “
International Journal of Health Science
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androgenetic alopecia topical products hair loss thinning scalp coverage hair quality hair thickness oral medications topical formulations shampoo bases active ingredients hair follicles sebum barriers bioavailability follicular route scalp application AAG topical treatments hair thinning hair growth topical medications shampoos hair actives scalp treatments
TLDR Topical products, especially specific shampoos, are effective in treating androgenetic alopecia by delivering active ingredients to hair follicles and improving hair quality.
The document discusses the use of topical products in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AAG), a common type of hair loss affecting both men and women. The main goals of AAG treatment are to slow down permanent hair loss and thinning, increase scalp coverage, and improve hair quality and thickness. However, the inconvenience and side effects of oral medications often lead to low patient adherence. As an alternative, topical formulations, including those using specific shampoo bases, are becoming more popular. These shampoos act as a vehicle for delivering active ingredients to the hair follicles, breaking down the scalp's sebum barriers and showing promising results for managing AAG. The document emphasizes that the bioavailability of the actives via the follicular route is crucial for treatment and that application on the scalp, not the length of the hair, is essential for the effectiveness of topical treatment.
