Evaluating the Effectiveness of Commercial Oral Supplements for Hair Growth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    April 2026 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Razan Saleh Alanazi, Shadan Alshammari, Kadi K. Aldossari … Abdulmajeed Alajlan
    Studysummary This systematic review found that oral nutraceuticals significantly improved various measures of hair growth compared to placebo, but concluded that more rigorous research is needed to confirm these findings.
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