Controversies of Micronutrient Supplementation in Hair Loss

    February 2024 in “ Cosmoderma ”
    Prabhakaran Nagendran, VinuPriya Sakkaravarthi
    Studysummary This perspective highlights the ongoing debate on the efficacy and safety of micronutrient supplementation for hair loss, emphasizing that, without documented deficiency, such practices may lead to toxicities and unintended medical consequences, warranting further research to clarify their role.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on cosmoderma.org →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 17

    1. The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review Dermatology and Therapy · 2018
    2. Telogen Effluvium With Dysesthesia Has Lower B12 Levels and May Respond to B12 Supplementation PubMed · 2018
    3. Micronutrients in Hair Loss Our Dermatology Online · 2018
    4. Increased Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2018
    5. Assessment of Heavy Metal and Trace Element Levels in Patients with Telogen Effluvium PubMed · 2018
    6. The Role of Micronutrients in Alopecia Areata: A Review American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2017
    7. Diet and Hair Loss: Effects of Nutrient Deficiency and Supplement Use Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2017
    8. A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss Skin appendage disorders · 2017
    9. Prevalence of Nutritional Deficiencies in Hair Loss Among Indian Participants: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study International Journal of Trichology · 2017
    10. Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies in Patients With Telogen Effluvium: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study PubMed · 2016
    11. Clinicoepidemiological Observational Study of Acquired Alopecias in Females Correlating with Anemia and Thyroid Function Dermatology Research and Practice · 2016
    12. Analysis of Serum Zinc and Copper Concentrations in Hair Loss Annals of Dermatology · 2013
    13. Iron Deficiency in Female Pattern Hair Loss, Chronic Telogen Effluvium, and Control Groups Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2010
    14. Nutrition and Hair Health: The Impact of Nutritional Deficiencies Clinics in Dermatology · 2010
    15. Serum Vitamin B12, Folate, Ferritin, and Iron Levels in Turkish Patients with Alopecia Areata Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology · 2009
    16. The Diagnosis and Treatment of Iron Deficiency and Its Potential Relationship to Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2006
    17. Macrocytosis and Pseudoalbinism: Manifestations of Selenium Deficiency The Journal of Pediatrics · 1987