Thymuskin
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Cosmetic for the supportive therapy of alopecia (see also Alopecia areata, Alopecia androgenetica in men, Alopecia androgenetica in women)
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- Active ingredient: fully synthetic, nature identical thymus peptides.
- Good treatment success has been reported for hair loss in the context of chemotherapy (depending on the respective chemotherapeutic agent).
- Mechanism of action unclear: immunostimulating properties are propagated.
- In smaller studies (20 patients with alopecia areata) subjective clinical treatment successes were reported.
- Different products are available: hair treatment, hair shampoo, hair balm conditioner, hair mask, hair treatment gel.
- Application with other products is not recommended by the manufacturer (the effect can be reduced or even completely cancelled).
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Manufacturer: Thymuskin Cosmetic Klett-Loch GmbH, Postfach 420107, 682820 Mannheim.
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- Klobusch J et al (1990) Current approach in the diagnosis and therapy of alopecia in gynecology. Ther Umsch 47: 985-990