December 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, often treated effectively with a combination of supplements and topical treatments.
7 citations,
May 2016 in “SpringerPlus” Some breast cancer patients on hormone therapy experience hair loss, and treatments like certain topical inhibitors and supplements may help without harming their cancer prognosis.
34 citations,
March 2001 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Manage hair shedding by identifying triggers, possibly using supplements or medications, and tracking with a health calendar.
7 citations,
February 2018 in “Australian Prescriber” Some sports supplements can cause health issues like mood swings, hair loss, and heart problems in men.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “International journal of medicine in developing countries” Many people in Majmaah city, Saudi Arabia, don't know much about vitamin D deficiency and don't practice good vitamin D habits, with few linking it to hair loss.
May 2023 in “Journal of Applied Cosmetology” The Annurca apple supplement significantly improved hair growth in people with hair loss.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The nutritional supplement Pilopeptan® WOMAN improved hair growth and thickness in women with hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The supplements improved hair density and reduced hair loss.
December 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” Many women in Saudi Arabia need to take more vitamin D to help prevent hair loss.
79 citations,
January 2000 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Some psychiatric medications can cause hair loss, but stopping or reducing the dose usually reverses it.
68 citations,
February 1996 in “Obesity Surgery” Taking zinc sulphate stopped and reversed hair loss in patients after weight loss surgery.
40 citations,
May 2018 in “PubMed” Nutrafol® Women's Capsules safely and effectively promote hair growth in women with thinning hair.
22 citations,
September 2008 in “Brain & development” Biotin supplements increased biotin levels but did not significantly prevent hair loss in rats on valproic acid.
19 citations,
July 2009 in “PubMed” Green tea extract for hair loss may cause liver damage.
9 citations,
September 2018 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” One supplement improved hair loss and quality faster and more effectively than the other in treating telogen effluvium.
7 citations,
May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is a frequent long-term effect of COVID-19, and oral minoxidil is the most common effective treatment.
5 citations,
August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.
4 citations,
September 1977 in “Lipids” Gerbils on a fat-deficient diet had altered fatty acid levels, hair loss, reduced sperm, and lower body weight.
3 citations,
April 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Different methods, including stress management, healthy diet, supplements, and treatments like minoxidil, can help hair grow back after COVID-19 related hair loss.
3 citations,
November 2020 in “Curēus” A child's hair loss from alopecia areata was fully reversed in five months using diet and supplements.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Magnesium supplements improved quality of life for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but didn't help with acne, hair loss, or abnormal bleeding.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Dermatology” Some types of hair loss can continue for a long time after recovering from a severe drug reaction known as DRESS.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” Gastroparesis may cause hair loss due to micronutrient deficiencies, and multivitamins might help.
Instagram ads for skin, hair, and nail supplements often make broad health claims without clear ingredient information, and are not FDA-regulated.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” Muttaijow ComplexTM improved skin, hair, and nail health in middle-aged adults.
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” Viviscal may modestly improve hair loss in women without adverse effects.
April 2024 in “Remedium Journal about the Russian market of medicines and medical equipment” Pharmacy workers need more education to better help people with hair loss.
Problems with arginine processing in hair follicles might contribute to common hair loss, and arginine supplements could help treat it.
November 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking specific vitamins and minerals did not significantly improve hair growth in people with hair loss.
September 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Biotin is popular for hair loss, but there's little scientific proof it works.