TLDR Vitamins A, B7, C, D, and E are essential for healthy hair growth and preventing damage.
Vitamins A, B7, C, D, and E are crucial for hair growth, stimulating active growth phases and protecting against damage. While there are challenges in using these vitamins as supplements for alopecia treatment, they hold significant potential in addressing and preventing hair issues, especially related to nutritional deficiencies. This study focuses on their modulating impact on hair growth.
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