Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Nutritional Supplements for Treating Hair Loss

    November 2022 in “ JAMA dermatology ”
    Lara Drake, Sophia Reyes-Hadsall, Jeremy Martinez … Arash Mostaghimi
    Studysummary This review suggests that certain nutritional supplements may have a potential role in improving hair loss, though evidence quality varies, and such treatments should be discussed collaboratively between physicians and patients.
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