Are Supplements And Vitamins Effective In The Treatment Of Androgenetic Alopecia?

    July 2025 in “ Nutrición clínica y dietética hospitalaria/Nutrición clínica, dietética hospitalaria ”
    Márcia Novais, Antonio Silva Sprock, Neuza Silva, Yohana de Oliveira Gonçalves, Henrique Machado, Paloma Tejero
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    Saw Palmetto →

    a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    Zinc →
    Studysummary This study reviewed various supplements for treating androgenetic alopecia and found that Serenoa repens shows the strongest evidence for use as a single treatment, while ketoconazole may help as an adjunct. Other supplements like zinc, vitamin D, and biotina are not recommended unless deficiencies exist.
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    La revisión concluye que Serenoa repens es el suplemento más eficaz para el tratamiento de la alopecia androgenética en monoterapia, mientras que el ketoconazol tópico puede ser una opción complementaria. Pygeum africanum y ketoconazol muestran beneficios limitados, principalmente como adyuvantes. Zinc, vitamina D y biotina solo son eficaces en casos de deficiencia demostrada. La prescripción de estos suplementos debe ser cautelosa y basada en evidencia, destacando la necesidad de más estudios clínicos para validar su eficacia y seguridad.
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