Review of Multivitamin-Mineral and Herbal Supplement Use in Alopecia Areata: A Case Report

May 2023 in “ Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Publikasi Ilmiah Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya ”

Marina Astrid Rumawas, Ferina Angelia

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TLDR There is not enough evidence to recommend multivitamin-mineral supplements and herbal treatments for alopecia areata.

This case report examines the use of multivitamin-mineral supplements and herbal treatments in an 18-year-old male patient with alopecia areata, a condition with an unknown exact cause. Despite various treatments, including intralesional corticosteroid injections, topical applications, laser therapy, and oral medications, the scientific evidence supporting the role of micronutrients and herbal remedies in treating alopecia areata remains insufficient for definitive clinical recommendations. Therefore, clinicians should educate patients about the use of supplements and herbal products for this condition.

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