Diffuse Hair Loss and Thinning: a Modern Perspective on the Problem and Approaches to Therapy

Abstract

Hair condition is an indicator of health. By the nature of the violation of hair growth, somatic, infectious, endocrinological and other diseases can be identified in the early stages. From a practical point of view, it is very important to know the differences in changes in the condition of hair during loss or thinning. Diffuse alopecia is the most common form of hair growth disorders (up to 80 %) in people aged 30–50. The biological role of iron (Fe) in the human body is great - it provides oxygen transport and oxidative processes in tissues, and its deficiency leads to the development of iron deficiency anemia and associated trophic and metabolic disorders, especially hair growth and development. Spectrum of drugs that have the ability to compensate for these disorders is narrow enough. Relatively recently, a new Gf-based product appeared on the Ukrainian pharmaceutical market – a dietary supplement Richter FerroBio (Gedeon Richter, Hungary), specially designed for those cases when food does not manage to achieve a sufficient level of Fe or the need for it significantly increases. The article describes the distinctive features of diffuse thinning and hair loss. The principles of patient management are generalized and the possibilities of strengthening hair growth using heme iron preparations are shown.