Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access

Air-compressed application of topical Minoxidil improves self-image satisfaction in alopecia patients wearing hair prosthesis

4^th International Conference and Expo on Cosmetology & Trichology

June 22-24, 2015 Philadelphia, USA

Nicolas Perez-Mora

ScientificTracks Abstracts-Workshop: J Clin Exp Dermatol Res

Abstract :

Hair Prosthesis (HP) is a valid cosmetic option for patients with advanced alopecia. We evaluated if air-compressed topical Minoxidil (Mx) may improve self-image satisfaction on those patients, by improving their remaining own-hair perception. 43 patients using HP volunteered to complete a questionnaire, inquiring about relevant perceptions during the previous 6-month period. The three specific questions were: 1. Has the aspect of your own-hair improved? 2. Has the density of you own-hair increased? 3. How relevant is for you to maintain and preserve your own-hair over time? Patients�?? responses options were classified and marked as: �??nothing�?� (score 1), �??barely�?� (score 2), �??something�?� (score 3) or �??much�?� (score 4). A total score was calculated in each patient by adding up scores from questions 1 and 2. Total score 2-4 was considered poor positive-perception, while total score 5-8 was identified as good positive-perception. 31 patients received air-compressed Mx sessions every other week, during hair-care center visits (Mx Group). HP was temporarily removed before Mx application. 12 patients did receive only cosmetic care during their HP hair-care sessions without Mx application (Control Group). Control Group presented with poor positive-perception (score 2-4) 100% (12/12) and good positive-perception (score 5-8) 0% (0/12). Meanwhile Mx group demonstrated poor positive-perception (score 2-4) (13/31) (41.9%) but good positive-perception (score 5-8) 58.1% (18/31) (P <.01). To maintain and preserve the remaining own-hair was considered much relevant in most patients. Conclusion: Air-compressed topical Minoxidil (Mx) applied every other week, may improve self-image satisfaction on HP patients, by improving their remaining own-hair perception.

Biography :

Nicolas Perez-Mora completed his MD, and PhD Degree from Madrid, Spain. He was trained in Clinical Research at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, and at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois during the 90`s. He is first author, or co-author, of 40 PubMed registered publications. He worked as Senior Spain Manager for UpToDate A worldwide trusted evidence-based medicine resource for physician-decisions support. He currently works as Medical & Scientific Advisor for Svenson Medical a hair-care private corporation owning over 60 hair-care centers in Spain, Germany, Switzerland and Portugal. He recently received the Best Clinical Poster Award of the World Congress for Hair Research 2014 in Jeju, Korea.