Hair, like the skin and the human body as a whole, is subject to aging processes, which can be roughly divided into 2 aspects: aging of the hair shaft and aging of the hair follicle. There are currently no drugs for the targeted treatment of graying hair with proven effectiveness, and their development is the subject of scientific research. As for the treatment of age-related hair changes, it includes specific pharmacological therapies for hair loss, such as topical application of minoxidil and inhibition of 5-alpha reductase, as well as correction of age-related general health problems affecting the condition of the hair, such as: diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with impaired absorption of nutrients necessary for hair fiber disorders, endocrine diseases, psychological disorders related to substance abuse, and polymorbidity. In addition to using external remedies, to prevent alopecia, strengthen the hair follicle and hair structure, it is of great importance to supply the body with nutrients that ensure the health of the skin and its appendages. There is every reason to consider modern Russian developments Osteomed and Osteo-Vit D3 as rich sources of such substances, which is the subject of our article.
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