Treatment of Telogen Effluvium Using a Dietary Supplement Containing Boswellia Serrata, Curcuma Longa, and Vitis Vinifera: Results of an Observational Study

In an observational study conducted between January and October 2018, 27 patients (4 males and 23 females) aged between 19 and 76 with telogen effluvium (TE) were given a dietary supplement containing Boswellia Serrata, Curcuma Longa, and Vitis Vinifera for 3 months to assess its efficacy in treating TE. The study found an overall improvement in clinical and subjective evaluations of TE, with 48% of patients showing improvement, 43% remaining stable, and 8.7% experiencing mild worsening. However, due to the small sample size, these results were not statistically significant. The only parameter that reached statistical significance was improved combability of hair (p: 0.018). The supplement showed potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, angiogenic, and hair-stimulating effects, but a larger study is needed to confirm these findings and reach statistical significance. Future studies with more participants and longer follow-up periods are suggested to assess the long-term efficacy of the supplement's ingredients.