Nutraceuticals for Androgenetic Alopecia

March 2022 in “ PubMed ”

Christina Ring, Kerry Heitmiller, Emily Correia, Zena Gabriel, Nazanin Saedi

nutraceuticals androgenetic alopecia oral nutraceuticals Nutrafol Viviscal

TLDR Nutrafol® and Viviscal® can slightly help hair growth in hair loss.

The article reviews the efficacy of oral nutraceuticals, specifically Nutrafol® and Viviscal®, in promoting hair growth for individuals with androgenetic alopecia. The findings suggest that these nutraceuticals are effective to a modest degree in enhancing hair growth in both men and women. The conclusion emphasizes that while nutraceuticals can be useful adjuncts to existing treatments, dermatologists should be aware of their benefits and limitations to provide appropriate guidance to patients seeking hair loss treatments.

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