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Vitamins from hair loss in women: which complex is better to drink?
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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To stop female alopecia, it is necessary to take vitamins that strengthen the structure of the curls, improve their nutrition and have a beneficial effect on the entire body. The hair covering needs such substances:
- A - retinol is responsible for the growth of strands and their elasticity. Deficiency of this component leads to a disruption in the growth of curls, making them dull and brittle. The scalp begins to peel off, dandruff appears. The substance is found in dairy products, orange and green vegetables, animal liver.
- B1 - improves the delivery of oxygen to the follicles, fights against alopecia. It is a part of nuts, whole-grain and meat products, broccoli.
- B2 - regulates the growth of curls and normal activity of the sebaceous glands. Its deficiency leads to the fact that the hair on the roots becomes fat, and their tips are dry and lifeless. The substance is found in dairy and meat products, cereals.
- B3 - responsible for normal pigment pigment. With a shortage of nicotinic acid, gray hairs appear on the head. Vitamin is in the liver of animals, nuts, cereals, beef, fish.
- B6 - maintains scalp health. In the case of a deficiency of pyridoxine, dandruff appears. Vitamin is present in chicken eggs, liver, beef, potatoes, fish, cabbage, nuts.
- B9 - stimulates the growth of strands. Contained in fish and dairy products, cereals.
- E - has antioxidant properties, struggles with free radicals, prolonging the beauty and youth of hair. Tocopherol is present in the leaves of lettuce and other greens, peas, tomatoes, nuts, vegetable oils.
In addition to vitamins, cosmoses need mineral substances (zinc, iron, copper, silicon, potassium, iodine) and amino acids (methionine, cystine, cysteine). All of the above substances can be taken separately and as part of vitamin-mineral complexes. Read also about effective pharmacy drugs used in hair loss in women.
Consider the best vitamins from hair loss, which can be purchased at the pharmacy:
Alphabet Cosmetics
Vitamin-mineral complex, created for women. Contains 13 vitamins and 10 minerals that improve the appearance and well-being. Also in the composition of the preparation are plant extracts, coenzyme Q10, amino acids.
The daily complex consists of three tablets of different colors:
- Green - B12, D3, H, K, folic acid, calcium pantothenate, silicon, chrome, extract of green tea leaves and nettle.
- Yellow - paraaminobenzoic and ascorbic acid, PP, E, B2, B6, carotene, magnesium, manganese, selenium, zinc, chamomile extract, birch leaves and horsetail grass.
- Orange - A, B1, C, folic acid, iron, inulin, copper.
Alphabet Cosmetic is recommended to be used as an additional source of nutrients. The drug is taken 1 tablet 3 times a day with an interval of 4-6 hours. Contraindicated with individual intolerance of its components, hyperthyroidism. In case of an overdose, skin allergic reactions appear, treatment is symptomatic.
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Vitasarchom
Vitamin means, improves microcirculation and stimulates the nutrition of hair follicles, enhances exfoliation of horny skin particles. Stimulates the synthesis of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin. Slows down the aging process and improves the regeneration of the dermis.
It is used for hypo and avitaminous conditions, skin diseases, hair loss and increased fragility of nails, disorders of the nervous system. The medicine is taken 1 capsule per day, after meals. The course of treatment is 30 days.
Vitacharm is contraindicated in case of intolerance of the components of the complex, during pregnancy and lactation, chronic pancreatitis, cholelithiasis. In case of an overdose, there are anaphylactic reactions, urticaria, attacks of nausea and skin rashes.
Vitrum Beauty
The drug, which includes vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other biologically active components. It is used to treat and prevent scarce conditions, improve the condition of hair, skin and nails. Vitrum improves metabolic processes, helps with disorders of the nervous system.
Tablets take 1 capsule 2-3 times a day. The drug is contraindicated for intolerance of its components. Side effects develop extremely rarely and are manifested by such symptoms: allergic rashes, hives, itching. In case of an overdose, signs of hypervitaminosis develop.
Gerimaks
It replenishes the deficiency of vitamins and trace elements in the body, takes part in the assimilation of nutrients, restores metabolic processes and increases the body's defenses when exposed to unfavorable environmental factors. The composition of the drug includes vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E, ginseng root extract, folic acid, a complex of minerals.
Gerimaks is used to strengthen the body, with a deficiency of vitamins and trace elements, hair loss and deterioration of the nails, overwork, stress, decreased libido. The medication is taken 1 capsule once a day, in the morning before meals. Side effects are manifested by hypersensitivity reactions. The drug is contraindicated in cases of intolerance of its components, epilepsy, increased excitability, arterial hypertension.
Elevit
Vitamin drug, which has a complex effect on the body. It is used to improve the hair condition for beriberi and seasonal changes. Elevit contains vitamins A, B, C, D3, E, and also useful microelements: folic acid, nicotinamide, biotin, calcium pantothenate, phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese, copper.
- Indications for use: vitamin deficiency and hypovitaminosis, deficiency of minerals and trace elements. The drug is recommended to use during pregnancy and lactation for a full supply of the female body with useful substances.
- Method of administration: one capsule is used once a day 15 minutes after a meal. Therapy is continued for 3-5 months, if necessary, the treatment is adjusted by the attending physician.
- Side effects: in rare cases, there are disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, constipation and stool disorders. Allergic reactions to Elevit components are also possible.
- Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, hypervitaminosis of retinol, impaired renal and hepatic function. Disorders of utilization of iron, calcium.
- Overdose: headaches, nausea and vomiting, persistent constipation. Treatment is symptomatic. A painful condition passes after stopping the medication.
During treatment with Elevit it is not recommended to take any other multivitamin complexes. Preparations of tetracycline disrupt iron absorption, so the time interval between taking drugs should be at least 2-3 hours.
Duovit for Women
Combined multivitamin agent, stimulating metabolism and replenishing deficiency of useful components in the body. Duvit is used for hypovitaminosis, increased physical exertion, endocrine disorders, during pregnancy and lactation. The medication is taken one capsule once a day, the course of treatment is 1-3 months. Duovitis is contraindicated in cases of intolerance of its components.
Also there are inexpensive vitamins from balding in women. These are monocomponent preparations for oral and injection administration. Consider cheap and effective vitamins, which can be used in the complex treatment of alopecia.
- Wellwoman - a vitamin preparation, designed specifically for women. It is used when the condition of the curls deteriorates and they fall out, overwork, increased physical and mental stress, headaches and memory disorders. Means take 1 capsule per day, regardless of food intake. Duration of treatment is 20-30 days with a repeat course in 1-3 months.
- Deakura is a biotin preparation that takes part in many biochemical processes of the body. It is used for diseases of hair, nails and skin, biotin deficiency. The recommended daily dosage is 1 tablet. Side effects are allergic reactions, hives.
- Multi-Tabs is a complex vitamin product with plant extracts, micro and macro elements. It is used for the treatment and prevention of avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis, increased fatigue, stress stress. Promotes the restoration of health curls. Take 1 capsule per day. Side effects are manifested by increased nervous excitability. Contraindicated with intolerance of components.
When prescribing intramuscular vitamin injections, most often iron preparations and B vitamins are used, since the deficiency of these components negatively affects the density of the head of hear.
- B1 - thiamine increases the intensity of metabolic processes, struggles with chronic fatigue and weakness, increased irritability and other disorders of the nervous system.
- B6 - takes part in metabolic processes of fats and proteins, improves liver function. Pyridoxine promotes the absorption of glucose by nerve cells. Deficiency of this substance is manifested by the weakening of the whole organism, and especially the hair follicles.
- B12 - cyanocobalamin normalizes the processes of hematopoiesis, improves enzymatic reactions and liver function. Improves appetite and the state of vegetation on the head.
In addition to the above, other vitamin injections may be prescribed. Dosage and treatment are determined by the attending physician, individually for each patient. Typically, the duration of treatment is 1-2 weeks, with a daily dose does not exceed 1 mg of vitamin solution. If injections are used for prophylactic purposes, then stitch B12 1 mg once a month. Injections of vitamins can improve the general condition of the body and stop the hair loss.
Mesotherapy is also effective in the scalp.
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Complexes of vitamins from hair loss in women
Isolate one of the types of alopecia - beriberi, which arises from the lack of micro and macro elements. About other causes of hair loss in women read here. That is, the smearing of the hair is directly related to the deficiency of nutrients in the body. To improve the condition of ringlets it is recommended to take such vitamin complexes:
Aevit
Complex vitamin preparation with antioxidant and immunostimulating properties. It improves capillary circulation, normalizes permeability of vascular walls and trophic tissues.
- Indications for use: Vitamin A and E deficiency in the body, deterioration of hair quality, nails and vision, atherosclerotic vascular lesions, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus. The drug is recommended for violations of the digestive tract, gastroectomy, bad habits (alcoholism, drug addiction, smoking), depressive states, hyperthyroidism.
- Method of administration: 1 capsule once a day. Duration of treatment is 1-2 months with a repeat course in 3-6 months.
- Side effects: in rare cases, there are attacks of nausea and vomiting, stool disorders, allergic reactions. Prolonged use of Aevit can cause an exacerbation of cholelithiasis, chronic pancreatitis.
- Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, thyrotoxicosis, chronic circulatory failure. With caution is prescribed for severe atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries and inflammatory diseases of the kidneys.
- Overdose: headaches, increased drowsiness, temporary visual impairment, heart failure, paresthesia. There is no specific antidote, treatment is symptomatic.
Aevit is available in the form of soft capsules of 10 and 50 pieces in a blister pack.
Farmamed
The drug, which includes 32 substances: vitamins B, A, C, D, E, selenium, iron, magnesium, silicon, amino acids and plant extracts. Complex vitamin composition has such an effect on the body:
- Provides full nutrition follicles and reduces loss of curls.
- Increases the elasticity of the skin.
- Improves the condition of the nails.
- Reduces the negative impact of ultraviolet radiation and other environmental factors.
Farmamed it is recommended to take with polyhypovitaminosis with loss (thinning) of hair, peeling of skin, brittle nails. Vitamin Complex is effective in stress, limited and low-calorie diets, during pregnancy and postpartum period.
The drug is taken 1 tablet 3 times a day, the course of treatment 1 month with a repetition in 10-14 days. Pharmamed is contraindicated in hypersensitivity to its components. With special care is prescribed during pregnancy and lactation.
Peak
Multivitamin preparation, normalizing biochemical processes in the body. Contains calcium and phosphorus - the main elements of bone tissue and teeth. The increased composition of nutrients has a comprehensive effect on the body.
- Indications for use: deterioration of hair, skin and nails condition in winter and spring. Prolonged use of antibiotics and other medications that negatively affect the body.
- Usage: 4-5 tablets per day, in severe conditions, the dosage can be doubled.
- Side effects are manifested by skin allergic reactions. Pikovit is contraindicated in hypersensitivity to its components.
The product is available in the form of pills in 30 pieces per pack.
In addition to the above complexes, to restore the maintenance of healthy hair, you can use such tools: Doppelherz, Imedin, Ladyys formula, Pantobriar, Phytophane, Formula woman, Centrum.
Zinc for hair loss in women
A natural antioxidant that slows down oxidation and protects the body from the toxic effects of environmental factors is zinc. When balding in women it is recommended to take in conjunction with iron and copper. Such interaction activates the growth of curls, gives them shine and healthy appearance.
Zinc participates in the process of hair and nail growth, provides normal tissue respiration and promotes the production of collagen. The substance is especially effective in alopecia androgenetic type.
To date, there are many cosmetic and remedies with zinc, effective in the treatment of thinning of the vegetation on the head:
- Freederm Suspension.
- Shampoo Ketoconazole + Zink2 +.
- Shampoo Zinc + birch tar.
- MIRRAHAIR shampoo with zinc.
- Shampoo with Zn from DHS ZincShampoo.
- SyossAnti-Dandruff Anti-Grease.
There are also vitamin complexes in tablets for saturation of the body with zinc and other microelements:
- Centuri 2000 NaturaVigor.
- Zn plus, plus vitamin C.
- Center.
- Zinctal and Tsinkit.
- Alphabet, Aviton, Complect.
To compensate for zinc deficiency, you should adjust the diet. The daily norm of this microelement for women is 15 mg. The greatest amount of substance is found in such products: oysters, pumpkin, wheat germ, sesame seeds and flax seeds, cashew nuts, boiled beef, baking yeast, egg yolk.
Totema
A complex drug with a unique composition for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia is Totema. The preparation contains such substances:
- Copper - is a constituent of enzymes involved in the process of breathing and erythropoiesis. Activates biochemical processes in the body and oxidative reactions.
- Iron - supports cellular respiration, forms a biochemical complex of proteins and enzymes.
- Manganese - takes part in various systems of enzyme metabolism. Responsible for the synthesis of nucleic acids and the metabolism of hormones.
The main indications for the use of Totem: iron deficiency anemia of any etiology, its treatment and prevention. The ampoule with the solution of the drug is dissolved in water and taken orally once a day. The course of treatment is 3-6 months.
The drug can cause adverse reactions: allergic rashes and itching, hives, staining the feces black. There may also be abnormalities from the gastrointestinal tract, a discoloration of the tooth enamel. The drug is contraindicated in hypersensitivity to its components, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, poisoning with lead salts.
The totem can be used during pregnancy for periods longer than 4 months, and also during lactation. In case of an overdose, there are symptoms of nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, pain in the epigastric region. For treatment recommended gastric lavage 1% solution of baking soda and further symptomatic therapy.
Iron in hair loss in women
An important element that takes part in many life-support processes is iron. Its deficiency adversely affects the functioning of all organs and systems, including the hair condition. Iron-containing protein, which is necessary for the health of the hair and which is part of the hemoglobin, is ferrite. The substance consists of 24 amino acids and a large amount of sulfur.
Iron is a component of strands, skin and nails, a lower level of ferrite is manifested by a deterioration in the quality of the hairdo:
- Increased brittle hair.
- Slow down and stop the growth of the curls.
- Diffuse or focal alopecia.
- Atrophy of hair follicles.
- Decreased hemoglobin.
- Iron-deficiency anemia.
In addition to the negative effect on the hair, a lack of iron disrupts the balance of the body. Because of this, inflammatory and purulent processes, oncological pathologies of the hematopoiesis, infectious and bacterial diseases with pronounced intoxication become more frequent. Women complain of profuse painful menstruation and gynecological diseases.
To normalize iron deficiency and improve the condition of the hair, it is recommended to take such medications:
- Aktiferrin - contains such components: hemoglobin, enzymes, myoglobin. It binds oxygen and takes part in oxidation-reduction reactions, stimulates erythropoiesis. Amino acids of the drug contribute to absorption of iron and its effective intake into the systemic bloodstream. Aktiferrin is prescribed for iron deficiency states of various etiologies, increased body requirement for iron.
- Ferlatum is an antianemic agent, a complex iron compound with proteins of semisynthetic origin. After use, the active components are quickly absorbed into the blood, participating in the synthesis of hemoglobin, myoglobin and various enzymes.
- Accelerates metabolic processes and catalyzes oxidative reactions. It is used to treat latent iron deficiency, the risk of developing anemia, prolonged bleeding, unbalanced nutrition.
- Maltofer - a preparation of oral use, contains iron hydroxide, which penetrates into the systemic bloodstream and binds to ferritin, accumulates in the liver. The medicine is prescribed for patients with iron deficiency anemia and a latent lack of this substance. Maltofer is recommended for the prevention of anemic conditions, with unbalanced nutrition, during pregnancy and active growth.
- Fenyuls is a multivitamin complex (B vitamins, ascorbic acid) with ferrous iron. Maintains a normal level of pH in the blood, is a component of oxidative enzymes, which stimulate metabolic processes at the cellular level. It is used to treat iron deficiency anemia of various etiologies. \
Glycine in hair loss in women
Glycine is an amino acid, the central neurotransmitter of the inhibitory type of action. Calms the nervous system and improves metabolic processes. Positively affects the body in muscular dystrophies.
The substance is recommended for patients with depressive conditions, with increased irritability, for the normalization of sleep and as a weakening attraction to alcohol remedy. If hair thinning is caused by one of the above reasons, then glycine preparations are taken 10 mg 4-5 times a day.
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