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This case report suggests that a supplement containing biotin, beta carotene, vitamin C, zinc, and copper may improve insulin resistance markers and hair loss in a patient with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.

This paper discusses the non-curable nature of alopecia and explores various treatments, their side effects, cost, and effectiveness, while also examining how diet, COVID-19, and the COVID-19 vaccine may affect the condition.

A woman had nausea and constipation from iron pills taken for hair loss due to low iron.

In this study, female patients with androgenetic alopecia reported high stress levels, but the type of hair loss treatment did not significantly affect stress alleviation.

This article reviews over-the-counter products and active ingredients marketed for hair loss treatment, noting that many lack robust efficacy evidence except for minoxidil, which has temporary effects, and highlights the caution needed when recommending products to pregnant and breastfeeding women.

This study reviews popular over-the-counter hair loss products available online but reports no new clinical results.

This study found that in Kirkuk City, prescription and over-the-counter omega-3 supplements were widely used, often without clear distinction by healthcare providers and consumers regarding their appropriate use.

This article discusses the potential role of oral DHEA, available as a 'dietary supplement' in the US, in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, calling for clinical trials to assess its safety.

This article describes a case of selenosis linked to excessive selenium in a nutritional supplement that led to a product recall due to toxicity concerns.

This case report highlights a patient who developed acute hepatitis after consuming an oral green tea derivative for hair loss, with recovery following the cessation of the product.

This study observed that hirsutism, alopecia, and acne are the most common androgenic symptoms in women with PCOS, with treatments including biotin, minoxidil, and over-the-counter acne medications.

This case series highlights the risk of iatrogenic Cushing syndrome and adrenal insufficiency among immigrant patients using over-the-counter medications from other countries, which often contain hidden glucocorticoids marketed as vitamins, prompting clinicians to perform thorough medication histories for accurate diagnosis and management.

In this case report, researchers highlight a 57-year-old HIV patient on ritonavir who developed Cushing’s syndrome from over-the-counter intranasal fluticasone, underscoring the risks of drug interactions and the importance of counseling patients about potential steroid ingredients in OTC products.

This summary reports that the 31st EADV Congress in Milan featured over 170 sessions with more than 600 speakers, offering dermatology and venereology professionals a platform to innovate practices and enhance patient care through global collaboration.

AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.

This source reports that while low vitamin levels are linked to various types of alopecia, the effectiveness of supplements is minimally supported by evidence and other toxicity can occur.

This case report describes severe liver injury in a young patient after prolonged overuse of vitamin A, which resolved after cessation.

This review discusses recent studies on the hepatotoxic effects of anabolic androgenic steroids and selective androgen receptor modulators, including liver damage, tumors, and related conditions, and reports no new primary research results.

This review discusses various treatments for hair loss, such as topical agents, oral minoxidil, and laser therapies, but reports no new clinical results; debates on issues like post-finasteride syndrome are also covered.

This article provides contact details and affiliations for Amy M. Karch and Fred E. Karch; it presents no new research findings.

This study reports that although saw palmetto extract is marketed as a natural alternative for hair loss and prostate health, its unregulated status may pose safety and efficacy risks to consumers.

This meta-analysis found that among topical OTC treatments for male androgenetic alopecia, minoxidil 5% applied twice daily was the most effective in increasing total hair density over 24 weeks.

This article reviews the genetic and psychological aspects of androgenetic alopecia in men and women, reporting no new clinical findings while emphasizing the broad impact of this hair loss condition.

In this survey study, participants from scalp cooling Facebook groups reported benefiting from shared experiences, instructions, insurance advice, and product recommendations, although only a minority sought dermatologist consultations, suggesting these groups provide a significant informational platform for chemotherapy-induced alopecia patients.

This review compares regulations for herbal hair products' labeling and claim validation across various regions, identifying existing discrepancies and discussing the need for global standardization to improve consumer protection and trade facilitation.

This study found that an oral marine protein supplement significantly increased hair growth and reduced hair shedding in women with temporary thinning hair over 90 days compared to a placebo.

This study found that a dietary supplement containing L-cystine, medicinal yeast, and pantothenic acid significantly improved hair growth in women with telogen effluvium over six months compared to placebo.

This study found that a marine complex supplement significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair growth in men with thinning hair over 180 days.

This study found that, in female patients with idiopathic telogen effluvium, a supplement containing zinc, biotin, and other nutrients significantly improved hair loss and quality over 180 days, whereas another supplement with different ingredients had less consistent effects.

Male pattern baldness is a common hair loss in men caused by genetics and hormones, with treatments including drugs, hair transplants, and hair loss products.