Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Nutritional Supplements for Treating Hair Loss: A Systematic Review
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Published in JAMA Dermatology
Key Findings
Reviewed nutritional supplements including saw palmetto showed potential benefit for hair loss, but trials were small, heterogeneous and often at high risk of bias.
Conclusions
Supplement evidence for androgen-driven hair loss is promising but low certainty; shared decision-making is advised.
Supplements Studied
There is a potential role for nutritional supplements in the treatment of hair loss.
Outcomes Measured
There is a potential role for nutritional supplements in the treatment of hair loss. Physicians should engage in shared decision-making by covering the potential risks and benefits of these treatments with patients experiencing hair loss.
Study Details
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