Interest of a Vitamin and Mineral Supplement in the Management of Telogen Effluvium: Clinical Study on Brazilian Women

    April 2016 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
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    TLDR A vitamin and mineral supplement significantly reduced hair shedding in Brazilian women with telogen effluvium.
    The document reports on a clinical study conducted to assess the effectiveness of a vitamin and mineral supplement in managing telogen effluvium (TE) in Brazilian women. TE is a scalp disorder characterized by excessive hair shedding. The study included 39 nonmenopausal women with TE who took an oral supplement containing vitamins (E, B, C) and mineral salts (Fe, Se, Mo, Zn) daily for 12 weeks. The efficacy of the treatment was evaluated through clinical scoring by dermatologists, pull tests, and self-perceived efficacy questionnaires. Results showed a highly significant reduction in telogen hair shedding (P<.001) at 4, 8, and 12 weeks, with clinical improvement observed in 89.8% of cases after 12 weeks. Self-perceived efficacy also improved significantly over time, with 91.9% reporting increased hair density, 94.6% reporting stronger hair, and 86.5% reporting increased hair volume at week 12. Only one subject reported discomfort possibly related to the product. The study concluded that the vitamin and mineral supplement significantly improved TE conditions in women over the 12-week period.
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