Korean News: More and more young people are suffering from hair loss

Two out of three men in their 20s and 30s in Korea believe they have hair loss, and three out of four buy hair loss-related products online.

According to the survey results, 2 out of 3 men in their twenties and thirties in South Korea feel that they have hair loss, and 3 out of 4 buy hair loss products online.

This trend was revealed in a study conducted by Professor Kim Min-shin (Jin Yu-bin) of Sookmyung Women's University's Department of Hyangjang Scholarship on the use and purchasing behavior of men in their 20s and 30s on the use of functional cosmetics to alleviate hair loss symptoms. This study was conducted based on a survey of 318 male consumers in their 20s and 30s in Korea who had used functional cosmetics to relieve hair loss symptoms.

This trend is reflected in the "Study on the Current Status and Purchasing Behavior of Men in Their Twenties and Thirties to Relieve Hair Loss Symptoms of Functional Cosmetics" conducted by Professor Kim Min-shin of the Department of Cosmetics at Sookmyung Women's University. The study surveyed 318 male consumers in their twenties and thirties in South Korea who had used functional cosmetics to relieve hair loss symptoms.

When asked if they think they currently have hair loss, 65.1 percent said yes. 56.0% of respondents cited functional products (cosmetics), 20.3% using hospitals, 14.0% (29 people), and 9.7% using a management room. The causes of scalp problems were hair loss (58.2%), excessive sebum (11.9%), itching (11.3%), dandruff (6.3%), dryness (5.7%), damaged hair (3.5%), and none (3.1%).

65.1% of the respondents believed that they had symptoms of hair loss. Regarding the solution to hair loss and scalp problems, 56.0% of the respondents said that they would use functional products (cosmetics), 20.3% would go to a hospital for treatment, 14.0% (29 people) would leave it alone, and 9.7% would go to a hair loss treatment center. Scalp problems include hair loss (58.2%), excess sebum (11.9%), itching (11.3%), dandruff (6.3%), dryness (5.7%), hair damage (3.5%), none (3.1%), etc.

Hair loss, excessive sebum, itching, dandruff

Hair loss, excess sebum, itching, dandruff and other troubles

54.1% of the participants were in their 20s, 45.9% were in their 30s, and 81.8% were unmarried. Occupations were students (35.5 percent), clerical workers (27.4 percent), technical workers (14.5 percent), professionals (12.6 percent), self-employed (6.0 percent), and civil servants (2.2 percent).

54.1% of the respondents were in their 20s, 45.9% were in their 30s, and 81.8% of them were unmarried. Students (35.5%), white-collar workers (27.4%), skilled workers (14.5%), technical workers (12.6%), self-employed (6.0%), and civil servants (2.2%) were employed.

The scalp type judged by themselves was normal (13.2%), dry (10.1%), oily (23.6%), sensitive (5.7%), combination (14.8%), seborrheic (13.8%), and unknown (18.9%). As for the scalp condition, 0.3% answered very good, 13.2% said good, 47.8% said it was normal, 34.0% said it was bad, and 4.7% said it was very bad.

13.2% said their scalp type was normal, 10.1% were dry, 23.6% were oily, 5.7% were sensitive, 14.8% were complex, 13.8% were seborrheic, and 18.9% were unaware. 0.3% said their scalp was in good shape, 13.2% said "good", 47.8% said "average", 34.0% said "bad", and 4.7% said "very bad".

The purpose of using functional cosmetics products to alleviate hair loss symptoms was 44.0% to improve hair loss, 36.8% to prevent hair loss, 7.5% to improve scalp problems, 6.9% to improve dandruff and itchiness, 2.8% to improve scratching, and 0.6% to remove hair odor. The product types were shampoo (52.2%), shampoo + conditioner (16.4%), shampoo + conditioner + tonic (14.2%), shampoo + tonic (14.2%), and tonic (1.6%).

44.0% of the respondents answered that they used functional cosmetics to relieve hair loss symptoms to improve hair loss, 36.8% artificially prevent hair loss, 7.5% artificially improve scalp problems, 6.9% artificially improve dandruff and itching, 2.8% artificially improve scratching, and 0.6% artificially remove hair odor. The types of products used were 52.2% for shampoo, 16.4% for shampoo + conditioner, 14.2% for shampoo + conditioner + nutrient water, and 1.6% for nutrient water.

I bought it because I needed 65%... Buy on the Internet 75%

65% on demand...... 75% purchased online

The motivation for purchasing was 65.1% because it was necessary, 14.5% because of advertising, 9.4% because of the invitation from the surroundings, 4.4% for gifts, 4.1% because of others, and 2.5% because of the salesperson's recommendation. In the case of "need," which was the most common motive for purchasing, 61.6 percent of those in their 20s and 69.2 percent of those in their 30s were in their 30s. 75.5% of products were purchased online (including 9.1% mobile), 7.9% of scalp care salons, 4.4% of cosmetics stores, 3.5% of hospitals, 3.1% of drug stores (pharmacies, etc.), 2.5% of department stores, 1.9% of supermarkets, 0.6% of beauty salons, and 0.6% of home shopping.

When asked about the motivation for purchasing, 65.1% answered that they needed it, 14.5% said that they were influenced by advertising, 9.4% were advised by people around them, 4.4% bought it as a gift, 4.1% followed others to buy, and 2.5% were promoted by staff. Among those who answered that they needed it, 61.6% were in their 20s and 69.2% were in their 30s. 75.5% of the products were purchased online (including 9.1% of mobile phones), 7.9% of scalp health centers, 4.4% of cosmetics stores, 3.5% of hospitals, 3.1% of pharmacies, 2.5% of department stores, 1.9% of supermarkets, 0.6% of beauty salons, and 0.6% of TV shopping.

The educational background of those who participated in the survey was 61.3 percent enrolled in college or graduated, 17.3 percent enrolled in junior college, 12.3 percent graduated from high school, and 9.1 percent enrolled in graduate school. The average monthly income was 31.4 percent for those under 1 million won, 7.9 percent for those between 1 million and 2 million won, 28.3 percent for those between 2 million and 3 million won, 21.1 percent for those between 3 million and 4 million won, 4.7 percent for those between 4 million and 5 million won, and 6.6 percent for those over 5 million won.

61.3% of the respondents had college students/graduates, 17.3% had junior college students/graduates, 12.3% had high school students, and 9.1% had graduate students/graduates. The average monthly income is 31.4% for KRW 1 million or less, 7.9% for KRW 1 million ~ 2 million, 28.3% for KRW 2 million ~ 3 million, 21.1% for KRW 3 million ~ 4 million, 4.7% for KRW 4 million ~ 5 million, and 6.6% for KRW 5 million or more.

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