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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025

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Today, the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries offer many drugs to eliminate female alopecia. In order for the treatment of baldness to be effective, first of all, it is necessary to have an accurate diagnosis made by a doctor.
Let's look at the most effective remedies for hair thinning:
Mival
Cream with a pronounced regenerating effect, effective for all types of alopecia. Used for hair diseases, improves hair structure, slows down hair loss. Refers to stimulators of protein biosynthesis, protein and nucleic acids. Contains silicon, zinc and lanolin, oils (olive, sea buckthorn, castor, wheat germ oil, burdock, wormwood, cedar and lavender), as well as a complex of vitamins A, D, E, F.
- Indications for use: stops diffuse and focal hair loss in women and stimulates the growth of new hair. Restores the structure of strands and accelerates the formation of follicles.
- Prevents dandruff, makes hair silky and shiny, increases its volume.
- Mival regulates the functions of the sebaceous glands and blood supply at the capillary level.
Directions for use: rub the product into the scalp until it becomes slightly red. Leave the ointment on the head for 4-10 hours and then wash off with warm water and mild shampoo.
The duration of treatment is 12-15 procedures every other day. To achieve a stable therapeutic effect, it is necessary to conduct 2-3 full courses of treatment. The break between courses should be 7-10 days.
Read about minoxidil-based products in this article.
Selencin
Homeopathic remedy with sebum-regulating and dermatotropic action. Improves scalp trophism and hair follicle growth. Reduces the number of dormant follicles, increases the number of hairs in the active growth phase.
- Indications for use: alopecia in men and women, diffuse hair loss.
- Method of administration: tablets are taken orally, sucking until completely dissolved. A stable therapeutic effect develops after 1-2 months of regular use of the drug. The course of treatment is determined by the attending physician, individually for each patient.
- Side effects: temporary allergic reactions, itching, irritation. At the beginning of therapy, alopecia may worsen.
- Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, lactose intolerance, pediatric practice. Use during pregnancy and lactation is possible only with the permission of a doctor.
The drug can be combined with other drugs to treat baldness in women.
Evalar Hair Expert
Biologically active food supplement, source of zinc and taurine. Reduces hair thinning, increases its volume and promotes healthy shine.
The medicine contains the following components:
- Autolysate of brewer's yeast is a source of B vitamins, essential amino acids and enzymes. It participates in metabolic processes of the body, improves intestinal microflora.
- Horsetail is a source of silicon, promotes the formation of collagen, which is the basis of bone and connective tissue. Nourishes curls, gives them shine.
- Taurine is a structural component of hair. Prevents deformation of follicles and damage to connective tissues.
- Cystine is an amino acid with a high sulfur content. It is part of keratin, a protein of nails, skin and hair. Provides elasticity and firmness to curls.
- Zinc is a microelement that takes part in the metabolism and cell division process in hair follicles and skin. A deficiency of this substance disrupts the structure of the strands and their growth.
Tablets are taken 1 capsule 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 3 months. The drug is contraindicated in case of intolerance to its active components, during pregnancy and lactation.
Rinfoltil
Ampoules for the treatment of hair loss in women. Contains a complex of plant extracts. Tones hair follicles. Used to improve hair during seasonal vitamin deficiency, with improper hair care and frequent use of traumatic cosmetic styling products.
The contents of one ampoule are applied to washed, damp scalp and rubbed in with massage movements. The procedures are carried out every 2-3 days. The course of treatment should be at least a month. Rinfoltil is recommended to be combined with lotions and shampoos that improve hair growth.
A pronounced therapeutic effect develops after 3-4 months of regular use of ampoules. The drug is contraindicated for use with antibiotics, antiulcer and anticancer drugs.
Silocast
A medicinal product with an active substance with increased silicon content – chlormethylsilatrane. Increases the permeability of connective tissue, improves trophic processes and increases the number of vessels in the area of application.
- Silocast is used to treat various types of alopecia, with slow hair growth and increased hair loss (nervous strain, hair trauma, physiological aging).
- When applied to the skin, in rare cases moderate burning and other dermatological hypersensitivity reactions are possible.
- The solution is contraindicated in case of dermatitis, during pregnancy and lactation, Pityrosporum ovale infection, liver diseases and post-infarction conditions.
The drug is available in the form of a solution, which is applied to the scalp 2 times a day. The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor.
If hair thinning is caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy and lactation, then for treatment it is recommended to use medicinal ampoules for application to the curls: Rinfoltil, Dercos, Finasteride. Active components improve nutrition and strengthen the strands. The therapy is carried out for 2-3 months. During this period, the condition of the vegetation improves significantly, and the number of hairs that fall out is reduced.
Rating of remedies against hair loss in women
There are many different medications to combat hair loss and maintain the beauty and health of your locks. Let's look at the most effective and popular remedies for alopecia:
Pantovigar
A multivitamin preparation used to replenish the body's deficiency of vitamins and microelements. Each capsule contains the following substances: vitamin B1 and B5, keratin, medicinal yeast, cystine, para-aminobenzoic acid and auxiliary components. This dietary supplement stops hair loss, increases the thickness of the hair and returns it to a healthy shine.
Pantovigar has a therapeutic effect on nail plates, increasing their resistance to external factors. Eliminates their fragility and delamination. The drug affects the curls and nails from the inside, saturating their cells with nutrients. Strengthens follicles, activates the growth of dormant hairs and improves their structure.
- Indications for use: diffuse alopecia of non-hormonal origin, deformation of the structure of the nail plates, degenerative changes in the structure of curls due to damage by chemicals, ultraviolet radiation. Diseases of internal organs, hypovitaminosis, stress overexertion, intoxication, unbalanced nutrition, condition after infectious diseases.
- Directions for use: 1 capsule 3 times a day, before each meal. The course of treatment is 3-6 months, if necessary, the therapy is repeated after a break of 1-2 months.
- Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the drug, pregnancy and lactation, childhood of patients.
- Side effects: allergic rashes, increased gas formation, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, increased sweating, cardiovascular disorders.
Pantovigar is prohibited to be taken simultaneously with sulfanilamide drugs. The medicine is available in the form of capsules for oral use in packages of 30 and 90 pieces.
Merz Dragee
A combination drug used to activate biological processes in the body, improve the condition of hair, skin and nails.
The composition of the preparation includes the following substances: retinol, beta-carotene, tocopherol, cystine, ascorbic acid, B vitamins, niacinamide, iron, biotin, yeast extract. The interaction of all components maintains the normal condition of the dermis, hair, nails, and mucous membrane epithelium.
- Indications for use: intensive hair thinning, deterioration of nails and skin due to deficiency of nutrients. The drug is recommended to be taken 1 pill regardless of food intake for 30 days or more.
- Overdose: abdominal pain and nausea, increased drowsiness, pale skin, bowel disorders, allergic reactions. Side effects have similar but more pronounced symptoms.
- Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the drug, impaired renal function, childhood of patients, hypervitaminosis A, D, taking retinoids. Use during pregnancy and lactation is possible only on doctor's prescription.
Merz dragee can be combined with other medications and vitamin supplements. Available in bottles of 60 dragees each.
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Revalid
A medicinal product, the action of which is aimed at replenishing the deficiency of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and microelements in the body. Normalizes metabolic processes, helps improve the structure and appearance of curls, reduces their fragility. Improves nutrition of hair follicles and nail plates. Increases the resistance of hair to environmental factors and slows down the process of baldness.
1 capsule of the drug contains the following substances: DL-methionine, calcium pantothenate, thiamine hydrochloride, millet and wheat germ extract, yeast, zinc, iron, copper, P-aminobenzoic acid and auxiliary components.
- Indications for use: diseases that cause damage to the structure of hair and nails, causing baldness. Revalid is taken 1 capsule 3 times a day during meals. In case of intense alopecia or its diffuse form, the dosage can be increased to 6 capsules per day during the first month of treatment. Duration of therapy is 2-3 months.
- Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, hormonal alopecia, inflammatory and fungal diseases of the scalp and nails.
- Side effects: skin allergic reactions. In case of overdose, minor disturbances in the digestive system occur. To eliminate them, it is recommended to reduce the dosage.
Revalid is available in the form of capsules for oral use in packages of 30 and 90 pieces.
Perfectil
A vitamin and mineral preparation, which includes the following substances: vitamins of group B, C, E, amino acids, plant extracts and minerals. The medicine has a pronounced antioxidant, regenerating and dermatoprotective effect.
Accelerates the regeneration processes of damaged tissues, improves microcirculation, increases hemoglobin levels and normalizes metabolism at the cellular level.
- Indications for use: treatment and prevention of avitaminosis and hypovitaminosis, mineral deficiency. Violation of the structure of curls and their increased loss, brittle nails. Violation of the integrity of the skin, increased dryness and peeling of the epidermis.
- Directions for use: 1 capsule per day, after meals or before breakfast. Duration of treatment is 30 days, if necessary, the course of therapy is repeated.
- Side effects: in rare cases, allergic reactions may develop.
- Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the drug, hypervitaminosis. With special caution it is prescribed for patients with thyroid dysfunction and disorders of the endocrine system.
Perfectil is not recommended to be taken simultaneously with other vitamin or mineral complexes. It is available in the form of gelatin capsules, 15 pieces per blister, 2 blisters per package.
Anastim Hair Loss Lotion Concentrate by Ducray
The cosmetic product is effective in cases of thinning hair on the head due to a deficiency of useful micro and macro elements in the body, emotional experiences and sudden climate changes.
The lotion contains the following substances:
- Saw Palmetto Extract – Suppresses hormonal effects and enzymes.
- Pine extract – improves follicle function.
- GP4G (patented complex).
- Tocopherol nicotinate and biotin.
The complex effect of the above components strengthens the hair structure, makes it stronger and more attractive, slows down the process of hair loss. The lotion concentrate is available in 2.5 ml ampoules, which are applied to damp scalp 3 times a week. The product is massaged into the tissue and left overnight. The minimum course of treatment with the lotion is 2 months.
In addition to the above-mentioned means for treating female baldness, there are many cosmetic products - shampoos, balms, lotions, tonics, masks. Traditional medicine methods are used to strengthen curls. The success of treatment depends on how correctly the remedies are selected and whether they are effective in relation to the cause of alopecia.
Pharmaceutical drugs against hair loss in women
Most often, at the first symptoms of hair loss, various cosmetics and folk methods are used. But there are effective pharmaceutical drugs for the treatment of baldness. They should be used only as prescribed by a doctor and after establishing the cause of alopecia.
Let's look at popular medications for female baldness that can be purchased at the pharmacy:
Fitoval
Vitamin and mineral multicomponent preparation, improves the condition of hair. Contains substances that activate metabolic reactions in follicles: amino acids, cysteine, medicinal yeast, B vitamins, minerals. The complex action of the above components increases blood supply to hair roots, improves their nutrition. Thanks to this, curls become stronger and are restored.
- Indications for use: disruption of growth and renewal phases, intense hair loss, deficiency of nutrients in the body, unbalanced nutrition. Fitoval can be used in combination with other preparations for the treatment of thin and brittle strands.
- Method of administration: capsules are taken orally with a small amount of liquid. Adult patients are prescribed 1 tablet 3 times a day, in acute conditions the dosage can be doubled. Duration of treatment is 2-3 months.
- Side effects: allergic reactions to the components of the drug. Overdose is manifested by digestive system disorders, increased fatigue, headaches and a metallic taste in the mouth. Treatment is symptomatic.
- Contraindications: individual intolerance to the components of Fitoval, kidney disease and dysfunction, pregnancy and lactation.
It is not recommended to take the multivitamin preparation simultaneously with tetracycline antibiotics and antacids. The time interval between taking medications should be at least 3 hours. When using other multivitamin complexes, it is necessary to take into account the risk of developing overdose symptoms.
Sulsena
An effective therapeutic and prophylactic agent in the form of a paste with an active component - sulfur compound SeS2 (selenium disulfide). It is used for excessive sebum secretion, dandruff and itching. It is also prescribed for the formation of exogenous toxins that contribute to the destruction of hair follicles.
- The preparation increases the tone of the curls and prevents their degenerative changes. It heals and restores the cells of the scalp, increases the vitality of the bulbs, gives the hair a healthy shine.
- Indications for use: treatment and prevention of thinning hair on the head. Dandruff, itching, excessive sebum secretion.
- Directions for use: apply the product to washed hair, massaging a small amount of paste into the scalp. After 10-15 minutes, rinse the paste with warm water. The procedure is performed twice a week for 3 months.
- Side effects: local allergic reactions, changes in hair color, local alopecia.
The drug is contraindicated for use in case of intolerance to its components, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Available in bottles with 1% and 2% paste.
Esvicin
A general tonic and rejuvenating product with a complex action and a unique biochemical composition. The product contains a complex of macro and microelements that improve the condition of the hair, as well as the patented Esvicin complex.
- Indications for use: increased hair loss, stimulation of hair growth. The drug is used for dental and otolaryngological diseases, varicose veins, to improve immunity and overall health of the body.
- Method of application for baldness: apply the medicine to the hair roots, but do not rub it in. The procedure should be carried out 3 times a week, combined with oral administration of Esvicin, 1 tablespoon before breakfast. The duration of treatment is 3-4 months, in particularly severe cases, therapy can last more than 1 year.
- Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnancy and lactation. No cases of overdose or development of adverse reactions have been recorded.
Esvicin is available in polyethylene bottles of 250 and 600 ml.
Dercos Neogenic by Vichy
A treatment product from a series of professional hair care cosmetics. The action of the preparation is aimed at eliminating the problem of baldness at the early stages of its occurrence. Stimulates the functioning of hair follicles and the growth of new strands.
Vichy Dercos Neogenic contains the substance stemoxidine. This component creates conditions for the functioning of stem cells. Thanks to this, hair follicles move from the resting stage to the stage of intensive growth.
The beauty product is a set of 28 ampoules of 6 ml each and a special applicator. To use the product, the ampoule should be fixed in the applicator and its contents applied to the scalp. The solution is rubbed in with massage movements, do not rinse. The product is recommended to be used for 3 months. The manufacturer claims that during this period, hair density will increase by 88% and the hair shaft will become denser by 84%. The product is hypoallergenic and has no contraindications.
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ASD for hair loss in women
Antiseptic stimulator Dorogov (ASD) is designed to protect internal organs from negative biological factors and to treat chemical burns. The drug was created in 1946 and consists of three fractions, the action of which is aimed at treating immunodeficiency states. The drug is obtained from fractional dry distillation of frog skin and meat and bone meal. This composition allows the use of ASD for cosmetic purposes.
The immunostimulant normalizes metabolic processes in the body, restores cellular disorders, improves the functioning of internal organs. Its external use has a powerful antibacterial effect, destroys infectious and pathogenic microorganisms. The increased activity of the drug promotes its penetration through placental and tissue barriers.
Antiseptic stimulator Dorogova 2 is used to normalize the processes of the endocrine, vegetative and immune systems, internal organs. External use of ASD 3 is used to nourish tissues, enhance regeneration processes. Normalizes water balance, eliminates allergic rashes, itching.
- ASD 2
Suitable for internal use, dissolves well in water, but has a sharp unpleasant odor. This fraction contains carboxylic acids, amide derivatives, cyclic hydrocarbons and other components.
This fraction increases cellular activity and stimulates the awakening of dormant follicles, thereby increasing the thickness of the hair. 15-30 drops of emulsion are diluted in 100 ml of boiled water at room temperature and taken for 5 days. The product is consumed 20-40 minutes before meals.
- ASD 3
This is an oil emulsion for external use. Contains a 20-50% solution of corn and olive oil. The preparation also contains carboxylic acids, alkylbenzenes, aliphatic amines and carbohydrates, and an active sulfhydryl group.
ASD 3 is applied to the scalp with massage movements and left for 40-60 minutes. To enhance the therapeutic effect, it is recommended to wrap the curls, creating a sauna effect. The course of treatment is 1-2 months. Since the stimulant has a pronounced unpleasant odor, then to cleanse the hair from it, you should use laundry soap or wash the strands with a solution with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Visible cosmetic effects occur after 2 weeks of regular use of the drug.
Despite all the medicinal properties, the effectiveness of ASD has not been confirmed by official medicine. Therefore, when taking the drug internally, it is necessary to take into account the risk of developing side effects. External use of ASD (masks, applications) has no restrictions.
Veroshpiron for hair loss in women
Competitive antagonist of the hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. Has a pronounced diuretic effect, but does not affect renal circulation and the functioning of the renal tubules. Does not disturb the acid-base balance of the body.
- Indications for use: thyroid disorders due to delayed excretion of potassium ions from the body, edema in cardiovascular insufficiency, liver cirrhosis, fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity.
- Method of administration: orally 300 mg, divided into 2-4 doses. Treatment is carried out in 20-day courses with a break of 3-4 months. In hypertension, the drug is used to enhance the effectiveness of drugs that lower blood pressure.
- Side effects: increased drowsiness, skin rashes, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia.
- Contraindications: early pregnancy, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure.
Veroshpiron is effective for alopecia if the defect is caused by thyroid disease or cardiovascular disorders. The medication is available in tablet form, 25 mg each, 100 capsules per package.
Glucophage, metformin for hair loss in women
Diseases of the endocrine system, and especially diabetes, are one of the reasons for hair thinning. To normalize blood glucose levels, improve overall well-being, including the condition of the hair, take antidiabetic drugs.
- Metformin
A medicinal product for internal use with the active substance metformin. The active component slows down the transport of electrolytes in the mitochondrial respiratory chain, reduces the concentration of ATP inside cells, and stimulates glycolysis. Reduces fat oxidation and inhibits the production of free fatty acids. Stimulates the biotransformation of glucose into glycogen and starts blood circulation in the liver tissue.
- Indications for use: diabetes type 1, 2 and concomitant obesity. Monotherapy or additional agent in the treatment of endocrine pathologies. Metformin is also used for weight loss.
- Method of administration: orally, with a sufficient amount of liquid. The initial daily dosage is 1 g, divided into 2-3 doses. Full therapeutic activity is observed 14 days after the start of treatment.
- Side effects: nausea, vomiting, appetite disorders, abdominal pain and other disorders of the digestive system. Hypersensitivity reactions, moderate erythema, megaloblastic anemia, hematopoiesis disorders. Overdose is manifested by increased side effects.
- Contraindications: childhood, intolerance to the components of the drug, precoma, renal dysfunction or renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, gangrene, diabetic foot syndrome. The drug is prescribed with special caution in acute myocardial infarction, chronic alcoholism, renal failure, lactic acidosis, severe infectious diseases. Use during pregnancy and lactation is prohibited.
Metformin is available in the form of tablets for oral use in dosages of 500 and 850 mg, 30/120 capsules in a blister.
- Glucophage
Hypoglycemic drug for oral use. Contains the active substance - metformin. At normal glucose levels, it has a hypoglycemic effect, and at hyperglycemia, it reduces blood sugar levels. Improves lipid metabolism, reduces cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoproteins.
- Indications for use: diabetes mellitus type 2. The drug can be used both as monotherapy and in complex treatment of endocrine diseases. Approved for children over 10 years old. The dosage and course of treatment are determined by the attending physician, individually for each patient.
- Side effects: gastrointestinal disorders, dizziness and headaches, liver dysfunction, allergic reactions. Overdose has similar symptoms, treatment is symptomatic.
- Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, diabetic precoma and ketoacidosis. Not prescribed for patients with impaired renal function, dehydration and severe forms of infectious diseases. Not used during pregnancy and lactation.
Glucophage and other drugs with metformin can be prescribed for hair loss in women during menopause. The drugs normalize metabolic processes in the body.
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