What medicine should be taken to treat white hair? Analysis and scientific advice on hot topics across the Internet
Recently, "treating gray hair" has become a hot topic on social platforms, especially discussions about "dietary therapy" and "drug therapy" have soared. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to sort out scientific response plans for you.
1. Top 5 recent hot topics related to gray hair treatment
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume increase | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What vitamins should teenagers with gray hair take? | 320% | Xiaohongshu/Zhihu |
| 2 | TCM secret recipe for treating gray hair | 285% | Douyin/Bilibili |
| 3 | Authenticity of white to black shampoo | 210% | Weibo/e-commerce platform |
| 4 | Stress leads to reversal of gray hair | 195% | WeChat public account |
| 5 | The relationship between tyrosinase and gray hair | 180% | Professional Medical Forum |
2. Medically certified effective therapeutic drugs
According to the clinical guidelines of the dermatology department of tertiary hospitals, the following drugs may be effective in improving some gray hair:
| drug type | Representative ingredients | Mechanism of action | Applicable people | Course of treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trace element supplements | Zinc, copper, selenium | Promote melanin synthesis | Malnutrition type gray hair | 3-6 months |
| vitamin complex | B12, folic acid | Improve hair follicle metabolism | Stress gray hair | 2-4 months |
| Chinese medicine preparations | Polygonum multiflorum extract | Nourish liver and kidney, nourish essence and blood | Senile gray hair | More than 6 months |
| topical agents | Minoxidil | Improve blood supply to hair follicles | early gray hair | 4-12 weeks |
3. Risk warning of controversial “Internet celebrity drugs”
Recently, the following three products have been highly discussed but controversial:
| Product name | Promotional effect | Expert warning | Platform removal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| XX black hair capsules | 7 days for black hair | Contains illegal additives | Taobao has been removed from the shelves |
| Nano white hair stickers | hair follicle activation | Fake technology concept | Douyin current limit |
| Gray hair reversal oral liquid | gene repair | exaggerated propaganda | Xiaohongshu marked "doubtful" |
4. Scientific treatment suggestions
1.Diagnosed cause: It is recommended to go to the dermatology department for a trichoscopy first to distinguish whether it is physiological white hair or pathological white hair (such as vitiligo, thyroid disease).
2.Principles of graded treatment:
• Mild (white hair <30%): nutritional supplement + scalp massage recommended
• Moderate (30-70%): Drugs + low-intensity laser treatment
• Severe (>70%): Consider hair dyeing or receiving psychological counseling
3.combination treatment plan: The 2023 "Dermatology Treatment Guidelines" recommends combination therapy for better results:
Oral drugs (such as cystine tablets) + topical hair growth solution (containing salidroside) + semiconductor laser treatment twice a week
5. Nutritional supplement food list
Along with medication, these foods can help improve gray hair:
| food category | Recommended food | active ingredients | Recommended weekly intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| seafood | Oysters, seaweed | zinc, iodine | 3-5 times |
| Nuts | black sesame seeds, walnuts | Vitamin E | A handful a day |
| dark vegetables | spinach, red cabbage | folic acid | 300g per day |
| animal liver | Pork liver, chicken liver | B vitamins | 1-2 times/week |
Important reminder: The sudden appearance of diffuse white hair may be a sign of anemia, hyperthyroidism and other diseases. It is recommended to seek medical examination in time. Products on the market claiming to be "quick black hair" often contain harmful ingredients such as lead and phenylenediamine. Do not use them blindly.
Note: The data statistics period of this article is from November 1 to 10, 2023, covering the hot search lists and updated content of medical professional websites on 15 mainstream platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, and Zhihu.
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