Comparative Evaluation Between Two Nutritional Supplements in the Improvement of Telogen Effluvium

    September 2018 in “ Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Flávia Alvim Sant’Anna Addor, Ludmila Coelho Donato, Camila Sirieiro Abreu Melo
    Studysummary This study found that, in female patients with idiopathic telogen effluvium, a supplement containing zinc, biotin, and other nutrients significantly improved hair loss and quality over 180 days, whereas another supplement with different ingredients had less consistent effects.
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