May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” The supplement improved hair health and reduced shedding in people with telogen effluvium.
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August 2004 in “Alternative & complementary therapies” Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Taking Vitamin D supplements may increase the risk of skin darkening after laser hair removal.
June 2023 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” The oral supplement improved hair loss in patients with telogen effluvium.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A vitamin and mineral supplement significantly reduced hair shedding in Brazilian women with telogen effluvium.
July 2025 in “Nutrición clínica y dietética hospitalaria/Nutrición clínica, dietética hospitalaria” Serenoa repens is the most effective supplement for treating androgenetic alopecia alone, while topical ketoconazole can be a helpful addition.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” An over-the-counter vitamin/mineral supplement improved hair loss and blood sugar control in a woman with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.
November 2023 in “Cureus” Most people in Jazan know about vitamin D, zinc, and ferritin's link to hair loss but don't practice enough preventive measures.
August 2023 in “Natural Resources for Human Health” Vegetarians should take B vitamin supplements to avoid health issues.
Many people in Saudi Arabia use vitamin D supplements, but few experience toxicity, showing the need for professional guidance when taking these supplements.
August 2025 in “Quality in Sport” Vitamin A is essential but too much can be harmful, especially from supplements.
November 2024 in “Journal of Medical and Life Science” Vitamin D and Zinc deficiencies can cause various symptoms, but supplements and lifestyle changes can improve them.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A child with a rare vitamin D-resistant condition improved with treatment.
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October 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
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June 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair, skin, and nails supplement use nearly doubled from 2011 to 2020, with higher usage among young adults, females, and certain ethnic groups.
The conclusion is that hair supplement ingredients may be unsafe and should be disclosed and proven safe before use.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Oral supplements like Vitamin E and Omega-3 can help reduce isotretinoin side effects.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.
June 2023 in “JAAD international” Patients with skin of color are more likely to use supplements for hair loss than Caucasian patients, but the effectiveness of these supplements is uncertain and they can be expensive.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
December 2021 in “Vestnik Rossiĭskoĭ akademii meditsinskikh nauk / Rossiĭskaia akademiia meditsinskikh nauk” Personalized vitamin and trace element treatment improves hair density and reduces hair loss in men with early-stage androgenic alopecia.
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April 2012 in “PubMed” Enteral supplements can improve symptoms of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
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February 2020 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Most women with hair loss take more supplements than average, but these often don't help and can be risky and costly.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” Improper vitamin use after bariatric surgery can cause acne.
March 2025 in “Yemeni Journal For Medical Sciences” Most female students in Aden, Yemen, have low vitamin D levels, causing health issues.
November 2024 in “PubMed” The supplement improved hair density and was safe to use.
December 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” Many women in Saudi Arabia need to take more vitamin D to help prevent hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The nutritional supplement improved hair density and reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Some dietary supplements, like vitamins B6/B12, iodine, whey protein, and muscle-building products, can cause or worsen acne.
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May 2018 in “Journal of nutritional health & food science” Nutritional supplements can help manage hair loss and promote hair growth by strengthening hair roots and countering harmful effects of pollution, smoking, and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.