A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in Women with Self-Perceived Thinning Hair
Author
Source
Dermatology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
An oral marine protein supplement (MPS) is designed to promote hair growth in women with temporary thinning hair (Viviscal Extra Strength; Lifes2good, Inc., Chicago, IL).
This double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed the ability of MPS to promote terminal hair growth in adult women with self-perceived thinning hair associated with poor diet, stress, hormonal influences, or abnormal menstrual cycles.
Adult women with thinning hair were randomized to receive MPS (N=30) or placebo (N=30) twice daily for 90 days.
Digital images were obtained from a 4 cm2 area scalp target area.
Each subject’s hair was washed and shed hairs were collected and counted.
After 90 days, these measures were repeated and subjects completed Quality of Life and Self-Assessment Questionnaires.
MPS-treated subjects achieved a significant increase in the number of terminal hairs within the target area (P<0.0001) which was significantly greater than placebo (P<0.0001).
MPS use also resulted in significantly less hair shedding (P=0.002) and higher total Self-Assessment (P=0.006) and Quality of Life Questionnaires scores (P=0.035).
There were no reported adverse events.
MPS promotes hair growth and decreases hair loss in women suffering from temporary thinning hair.
This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02297360.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ablon, Glynis. 2015. A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in Women with Self-Perceived Thinning Hair. Dermatology Research and Practice،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061113
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ablon, Glynis. A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in Women with Self-Perceived Thinning Hair. Dermatology Research and Practice No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061113
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ablon, Glynis. A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in Women with Self-Perceived Thinning Hair. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061113
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061113