Estudio de 2 suplementos nutricionales (cápsulas y espray) en el tratamiento de la alopecia femenina. Estudio KAIDAX

Abstract

IntroductionHair loss is one of the most prevalent reasons for consultation in dermatology, with female androgenetic alopecia (FAA), acute telogen effluvium (ATE) and chronic telogen effluvium (CTE) being the most common causes in women. Material and methodsA multicentre, open-label, uncontrolled study was conducted to determine the effectiveness and safety of combined therapy with two products formulated from mineral and nutritional supplements (capsules and spray) in 66 women diagnosed with FAA, ATE or CTE. Daily treatment with both products was indicated for four months. The patients were recruited between January 31, 2014 and July 17, 2014. The following variables were assessed: percentage of hairs in anagen phase and resistance to hair loss due to traction, cosmeticity and tolerability of the product in spray format, patient's personal assessment, overall satisfaction and quality of life. There was one baseline visit and two follow-up visits. ResultsRelative to baseline, there was an 8.9% and 9.9% increase in the percentage of hairs in anagen phase after 60 and 120 days of treatment, respectively, and a 20.1% and 22.4% reduction in the percentage of patients with hair loss after 60 and 120 days of treatment, respectively. The cosmeticity of the spray product was appropriate and the tolerability was good. Quality of life improved after the treatment and the patients showed positive overall satisfaction. ConclusionThis study shows a positive therapeutic effect of the combination of the two products with a good safety and tolerability profile.