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 … Wojciech Lewandowski
    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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