Oral Supplementation in Female Telogen Effluvium: Clinical and Instrumental Objective Evidence of Efficacy and Tolerability of New Oral Cosmetic Treatment

January 2023 in “ Italian journal of dermatology and venereology ”

Michela Starace, Miriam Anna Carpanese, A. Alessandrini, Francesca Bruni, Bianca Maria Piraccini

telogen effluvium androgenetic alopecia sulfurated amino acids trace elements ubidecarenone vitamin B5 trichoscopy Coenzyme Q10 pantothenic acid

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Studysummary This study found that a new oral supplement with sulfurated amino acids and trace elements effectively improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in women with telogen effluvium and mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia.

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