title: Patient satisfaction following the use of a hair fiber filler product to temporarily increase the thickness and fullness of thinning hair.
abstract: Hair loss can have a negative effect on self-image and self-esteem for both men and women. The results of a recent randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study demonstrated the ability of a new oral dietary supplement to increase hair growth in women with thinning hair after 90 days. A companion hair fiber filler product has been designed to be applied to areas of thinning hair to provide the temporary appearance of fuller-looking hair until their own hair is replenished. Forty men and women from a dermatology and cosmetic surgery clinic were asked to use the product and afterward complete quality-of-life, self-assessment, and product satisfaction questionnaires. Mean quality-of-life and self-assessment results were favorable. Hair qualities showing the greatest improvement were scalp coverage and hair fullness. The product satisfaction questionnaire indicated a high level of satisfaction and most patients (35 [88%]) were pleased with the way the product matched their natural hair color. Based on the results reported here, use of the product is likely to increase the quality of life of men and women with thinning hair.
authors: Kevin S
authors: KS
authors: Pinski
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000505:Alopecia / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D005260:Female; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life
chemical_list: D006203:Hair Preparations