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
    Studysummary This case report concludes that while multivitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements are used in alopecia areata treatment, existing scientific evidence is insufficient for definitive clinical recommendations on their effectiveness.
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