Consumer survey to evaluate the effects of Mintop serum in the management of hair fall

Biswajit Aich; Seema Bhagat; Snehal Muchhala; Arti Sanghavi; Sagar Katare; Bhavesh Kotak

doi:10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20243337

Authors

Biswajit Aich Department of Medical Affairs, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Seema Bhagat Department of Medical Affairs, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Snehal Muchhala Department of Medical Affairs, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Arti Sanghavi Department of Medical Affairs, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Sagar Katare Department of Medical Affairs, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Bhavesh Kotak Department of Medical Affairs, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20243337

Keywords:

Alopecia, Hair, Hair loss, Mintop serum

Abstract

Background: Hair fall, or alopecia, is a common concern influenced by various factors, necessitating diverse treatment.

Methods: This single-group, non-comparative study enrolled 165 participants aged 18-55 years with hair fall complaints. Participants applied Mintop serum twice daily for 90 days. Assessments included hair pull tests, 1-minute comb tests, consumer questionnaires, and dermatologist evaluations at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months.

Results: Of the 161 participants who completed the study, significant reductions in hair fall were observed after 1 month (p<0.001) and 3 months (p<0.001) of product use. Participants reported high satisfaction with the serum’s effectiveness in reducing hair fall (100% agreement) and stimulating new hair growth (99.4% after 1 month, 100% after 3 months). Objective measures such as the hair pull test and 1-minute comb test demonstrated substantial decreases in hair shedding across the study period. No adverse events were reported.

Conclusions: Mintop Pro+ hair regrowth serum showed promising efficacy in reducing hair fall and improving hair density, strength, and overall hair health. The serum was well-tolerated without adverse effects, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective non-surgical option for managing hair loss.

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