Effect of Betulin Oil on Hair Growth in Hypothyroidism: A Long-Term Blinded Pilot Study

June 2024 in “ Archives of Dermatological Research ”

Agata Serrafi, K Gostyńska, Adrian Kasprzak, Andrzej Wasilewski, Piotr Marczyński, Sylwiusz Kontek, Wojciech Lewandowski

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Studysummary In this pilot study, researchers found that betulin did not conclusively inhibit hair loss or promote regrowth in patients with hypothyroidism when compared to placebo.

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The study titled "Effect of betulin oil on hair growth in hypothyroidism- a long-term blinded pilot study" did not conclusively demonstrate that betulin oil contributes to the inhibition of hair loss or promotes hair regrowth.

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