The Safety and Efficacy of a Sustainable Marine Extract for the Treatment of Thinning Hair: A Summary of New Clinical Research and Results from a Panel Discussion on the Problem of Thinning Hair and Current Treatments.
Alopecia and thinning hair are highly prevalent conditions affecting a large proportion of men and women. Diffused hair loss is often more difficult to diagnose in women, mostly due to over-reliance on the assumption of hormonal influences, and it is commonly treated with a multi-therapy approach. Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of a nutraceutical supplement to provide essential nutrients that aid in stimulating existing hair growth and reducing hair shedding. The supplement Viviscal® contains a proprietary blend of proteins, lipids, and glycosaminoglycans derived from sustainable marine sources. We present here a summary of studies that have examined the safety and efficacy of this nutraceutical; as well as discussions on hair loss and current therapies from a recently convened expert panel in dermatology and plastic surgery.
Carl S
CS
Hornfeldt
Mark
M
Holland
Vivian W
VW
Bucay
Wendy E
WE
Roberts
Heidi A
HA
Waldorf
Steven H
SH
Dayan
D000505:Alopecia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy; D059001:Aquatic Organisms; D001688:Biological Products / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006197:Hair / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D011506:Proteins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
D001688:Biological Products; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans; D008055:Lipids; D011506:Proteins