Use of the Drug Wolvit (Biotin 5 mg) in Treatment of Diffuse Telogen Alopecia

October 2018 in “ Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal dermatologìï, venerologìï, kosmetologìï ”

I.О. Popova, I.I. Horda

Wolvit biotin diffuse telogen alopecia hair loss seborrheic dermatitis hair thickness hair growth rate hair growth

TLDR Wolvit® (biotin 5 mg) is effective and safe for treating hair loss and scalp conditions in women.

The study on Wolvit® (biotin 5 mg) for treating diffuse telogen alopecia involved 54 female patients aged 18-40, divided into a treatment group (28) and a control group (26). Over 3 months, the treatment group showed significant improvements, including reduced hair loss, decreased hair greasiness, and increased hair thickness and growth rate. The study concluded that Wolvit® is effective and safe for treating alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, though further research into other causes of hair loss was recommended.

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