Steroids against hair loss?

• Jada Pinkett-Smith treats her circular hair loss with steroids.
• Hair loss is often created in a circular form by an autoimmune reaction that leads to the hair's hair.
• Steroid acne and impairments of the kidney, liver and gastrointestinal tract are often side effects that can occur through taking steroids.
• Taking steroids is therefore not harmless and alternatives such as the use of Thiocyanate should be considered.

It is a nightmare for every woman: Jada Pinkett-Smith, 46, the hair fails. The US actress said on Instagram that she suddenly had several bushes in her hand while showering. BilD reportsthat the woman of Hollywood superstar Will Smith Steroids uses to combat her hair loss and asks: Is that really useful or dangerous?

Not to be ruled out side effects

Since Jada Pinkett-Smith treats her hair loss with steroids, it is very likely that you are under circular hair loss (Alopecia Area) suffers. The cause of circular hair loss is probably in an autoimmune reaction if the body's immune system is directed against your own hair follicles. To end the inflammation, the hair is repelled. Systemic steroids and so -called cyclosporins are said to suppress the rejection reaction of the hair as therapeutic agents, but have not to be underestimated.

Image cites the well -known hair specialist Dr. Bruce Reith: If systemic steroids are taken, side effects such as steroid acne and impairments of the kidney, liver and the gastrointestinal tract are to be expected. In addition, steroids weakened the immune system and one is more susceptible to any kind of infectious diseases. Other possible symptoms are gum prickers, high blood pressure and edema. However, treatment with steroids should be justified if they were used to a limited extent. 

Are there alternatives?

Image refers to the active ingredient Thiocyanate. "This is a body-own molecule that activates cell division and growth processes in the body and, above all, has a preventive effect ... In the context of cancer research, it was found that the fabric [thiocyanate] can stimulate the hair root to new growth and reduce hair loss*."