systematic_review
2020
Risks of Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplements
Burns EK, Perez-Sanchez A, Katta R
Published in Dermatology Practical & Conceptual
Methodology
Narrative safety review of beauty supplements marketed for skin, hair and nails
Key Findings
Beauty supplements are regulated as foods and can carry acute and chronic toxicity, teratogenicity, drug and laboratory-test interference (notably biotin interference with assays)
Conclusions
Clinicians should counsel patients on the safety risks of high-dose nail and hair supplements
Limitations
Narrative review without quantitative pooling
Supplements Studied
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Vitamin
Interactions with drugs and laboratory testing have been documented in research studies.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2020
Quality Score:6/10
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This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.