In this article, we will discuss hair loss and supplements.
In this article, we will look at how many women suffering from alopecia take supplements to prevent hair loss and how much they spend on them. In this article, we will discuss the current situation and the challenges.
The following is an explanation of the current situation and the issues involved.
Alopecia and Supplements
Hair loss on the scalp is a natural and painful problem for many women.
For this reason, many people who experience alopecia go to extreme lengths to regain their hair and confidence.At the author's clinic specializing in alopecia, many of the female patients who visit are
Onion juice
Egg mask
Cayenne pepper.
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It has been reported that these are used for scalp treatment.
In addition, a Google search for "hair loss supplements" yields a whopping 132 million results, making this condition a prime target for business products.
A retrospective analysis of hair loss patients in hair removal clinics shows that 81% of patients are women, and at the same time, the use of supplements is high.
This was most pronounced in the younger population (18-39 years old), and patients taking supplements with ingredients expected for hair, such as those labeled "hair/skin/nails" or biotin, also showed a higher total number of supplements used compared to the study population as a whole.Supplements that are taken in such large numbers are generally considered harmless, but not without risk.
There have been reports of inadequate active ingredients, microorganisms, heavy metals, and toxins, due to approval by the FDA, an agency not authorized to investigate safety and efficacy.
Biotin, a hair loss supplement, has been shown to interfere with thyroid-stimulating hormone and troponin, raising concerns about whether it is associated with a high prevalence of thyroid disease and atypical heart attack symptoms in women.
Taking supplements is not only a potential health risk, but it can also affect your wallet.
Supplements containing vitamins that are good for hair can cost $50 to $100 per month, and if multiple supplements are used, the total cost can far exceed $1,000 per year.Furthermore, since hair loss is chronic and progressive, the costs are exacerbated over time.
Dermatologists seem to have a daily struggle with the lack of effective hair loss treatments for women, and this option becomes even more limited for those who are pregnant or want to become pregnant.
Burns LJ, Senna MM. Supplement use among women experiencing hair loss. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2020;6(3):211. published 2020 Feb 5. doi:10.1016/j.ijwd. 2020.01.002
Summary
The contents of this article are quite interesting, but what I think is that there are excessive expectations of supplements.
Even if we know about them in words, how do we feel about supplements that are said to be effective for the problems we face? That's what I mean.
Some people just start taking them and stop after a month or a few weeks because they don't see any change, while others calmly research their reactions to the supplements before considering them.
There are a few supplements that are known to be beneficial, so it is better to go to a specialist to treat a condition that is deeply troubling such as alopecia.
