" Studies suggest that some vitamins can be beneficial for the treatment of androgenic alopecia."
Studies showed that chronic inflammation and oxidative stress are major causes of all types of hair loss including androgenic alopecia. Apart from finasteride and minoxidil; caffeine, vitamins and essential oils can be used effectively to prevent and reduce hair loss. Some vitamins particularly vitamin B3 and pro-vitamin B5, have excellent anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects on hair follicles and scalp.
The Best Vitamins for Topical Hair Loss Treatment
1. Vitamin B3
Studies showed that vitamin B3 boosts blood circulation and reduces inflammation in the scalp. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to keep hair follicles active. Poor blood circulation causes the hair follicles to shrink and become dormant. Dormant hair follicles can't grow hair. Vitamin B3 also prevents hair loss by reducing inflammation in the scalp. Just like poor blood circulation, inflammation is one of the major factors in hair loss. Inflammation causes damage to hair follicles. It weakens the hair roots and causes the hair to fall.
The best form of vitamin B3 is niacinamide. Unlike niacin which can be irritating, niacinamide has soothing effects so it is suitable for even sensitive scalp.
2. Pro-Vitamin B5
Pro-vitamin B5 or also known as panthenol has long been used in many hair care formulas. Studies suggest that panthenol is effective for the treatment of androgenic alopecia, the most common hair loss in both men and women. Panthenol has been shown to boost cellular repair activity in hair follicles, prevent inflammation and oxidative stress in the scalp. It also strengthens hair structure and prevents brittleness and breakage.
There are two forms of panthenol, d-panthenol and dl-panthenol. D-panthenol is the most biologically active form of pro-vitamin B5, hence it is superior to dl-panthenol. D-panthenol is one of the key ingredients in Anti-Hair Loss Serum. This hair growth boosting serum promotes new hair growth and stops excessive hair fall.
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Henry Tianus is a multi-award-winning Anti-Ageing Specialist with 2 decades experience in skincare research and product development. Henry Tianus's articles have been read by people in more than 100 countries with USA and UK at the top of the list.
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