P39 HAIR STRENGTHENING AND GROWTH STIMULATION EFFECT OF BALM
Mileika T, Makarova L, Churilova R
Dr. Mileika Clinic, Riga, Latvia

Effective nutrients supply to follicle is vital to ensure good hair growth. Therefore alongside with pathogenetic treatment some local treatment is applied using cosmetic preparations. A group of 11 individuals with concerns of hair shedding and thinning of hair took part in this study (10 females and 1 male). Before inclusion, all participants underwent pathogenetic treatment for hair loss. Having undergone basic treatment, the participants applied Hair Strengthening and Growth Stimulation Balm (JSC Dzintars) externally to maintain and enhance therapy results. Active components of Balm (JSC Dzintars) were: onion, horseradish and garlic extracts, chestnut, hop and nettle extracts, camphor and red hot pepper extracts, pro-vitamin ?5, manuka oil, and lecithin. Appraisal of efficacy was based on the results of patient questioning, trichogram, and measurement of hair diameter (root and stem diameter). Micro-video diagnostic method was used for measurements (Hair Line 1.0 hair diagnostic program). Tested hair was selected from two zones: frontoparietal and occipital (10 hairs from each zone). Measurements were made only for hair in anagen. Finally, hairs were sorted by phases of shedding, including dystrophic and atrophic hairs. Results: the Balm provided better hair quality with 67-73 % of participants reporting better hair structure, 78- 82 % decrease of hair shedding and better hair growth, and 78% thicker hair. Using objective data (trichogram, and measurements of hair diameter) improvement of structure and thickness of hair was notable as early as by the end of first month of treatment, and increase in hair root thickness became notable within 1 month (in 73% of participants). Within 3 months, increase in hair root thickness was observed in 89- 100% patients. In conclusion Hair Strengthening and Growth Stimulation Balm (JSC Dzintars) is recommended for supportive treatment in cases of hair shedding or thinning. The mode of action of Hair Strengthening and Growth Stimulation Balm (JSC Dzintars) is believed to be enhancement of blood circulation in anagen and prevention of blood vessel degradation. The Balm thus increases epithelial and vascular proliferation, extends the anagen phase of hair growth, and provides more nutrients to the cells.