Controlled Clinical Trial for Evaluation of Hair Growth with Low Dose Cyclical Nutrition Therapy in Men and Women Without the Use of Finasteride

In 2017, a study was conducted by the Department of Hair Transplant & Trichology, Dr Rajesh Rajput Hair Restore Clinic, Mumbai, India, involving 400 patients (200 men and 200 women). The study aimed to evaluate the effects of low dose cyclical nutrition therapy on hair growth, excluding the use of finasteride. Participants were divided into two groups, one receiving standard therapy of finasteride and minoxidil, and the other receiving a combination of minoxidil and nutritional supplements. Results showed that nutritional supplements led to consistent improvements in hair density and calibre, with a minimum 18% increase in hair density within 2 months, and a maximum increase of 156% over a year. Side effects included gastric irritation, constipation, and a feeling of heaviness in the stomach in some participants. The study concluded that hair regrowth can be achieved consistently and safely by strengthening the hair roots and promoting hair growth without necessarily depending on the use of anti-androgens.