Hair therapeutics

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Drugs used for the external treatment of various diseases of the scalp.

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Silica is traditionally used to improve "skin, nails and hair". Furthermore, a long-term cosmetic effect is postulated. There are several studies available on the effect of silica, including a randomized double-blind study and a monocentric open clinical study (3 times/day 350 mg silica p.o. for 6 months) in which the hair quality such as hair strength and hair structure were improved under study conditions.

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  1. Gehring W (2010) Effect of oral administration of silica on hair quality. Act Dermatol 36: 414-417
  2. Wickett RR (2007) Effect of oral intake of choline stabilized orthosilic on hair tensilestrength and morphology in women with fine hair. Arch Dermatol Res 299: 499-505

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer