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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2021; 54(04): 507-513
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739241
Review Article

Hair Cosmetics for the Hair Loss Patient

Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias
1   Department of Dermatology, Antonio Pedro University Hospital, Federal Fluminense University, Niteroi, Brazil
,
Aline Falci Loures
2   Fundacao Lusiada, Santos, Brazil
,
Chloe Ekelem
3   Department of Dermatology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Abstract

Medical professionals that treat patients with alopecia usually lack knowledge about hair cosmetics. Trichologists focus on hair cycling and growth problems and not on the hair shaft integrity. This may lead to abandon of the use of the prescribed treatment, such as topical minoxidil or to inadequate traumatic grooming habits that may jeopardize hair follicle health. Shampoos, hair dyes, and hair-straightening products may alter hair fiber structure, remove lipids, and elude protein. Hair procedures such as hair dying and straightening have side effects and health concerns, especially for pregnant women or sensitive hair and scalp patients. Hair breakage, follicle traction, frizz, contact dermatitis, and mutagenicity are possible side effects of hair cosmetics misuse. The proper use of hair care products may help to increase patients' adherence to alopecia treatments and avoid health problems related to inadequate application of hair cosmetics and procedures.

Keywords

hair care - hair cosmetics - shampoo - conditioner - hair dyes - hair straightening - hair transplant


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27 December 2021

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