An oral marine protein supplement (MPS) is designed to promote hair growth in women with temporary thinning hair (Viviscal\nExtra Strength; Lifes2good, Inc., Chicago, IL).This double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed the ability of MPS to promote\nterminal hair growth in adult women with self-perceived thinning hair associated with poor diet, stress, hormonal influences, or\nabnormal menstrual cycles. Adult women with thinning hair were randomized to receive MPS (N = 30) or placebo (N = 30)\ntwice daily for 90 days. Digital images were obtained from a 4 cm2 area scalp target area. Each subject�s hair was washed and\nshed hairs were collected and counted. After 90 days, these measures were repeated and subjects completed Quality of Life and\nSelf-Assessment Questionnaires. MPS-treated subjects achieved a significant increase in the number of terminal hairs within the\ntarget area (P < 0.0001) which was significantly greater than placebo (P < 0.0001). MPS use also resulted in significantly less hair\nshedding (P = 0.002) and higher total Self-Assessment (P = 0.006) and Quality of Life Questionnaires scores (P = 0.035). There\nwere no reported adverse events. MPS promotes hair growth and decreases hair loss in women suffering from temporary thinning\nhair. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02297360.
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