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    2018

    A Six-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Nutraceutical Supplement for Promoting Hair Growth in Women With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair

    Ablon G, Kogan S

    Published in Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Vol. 17 (5), pp. 558-565

    Methodology

    Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of a marine-protein and botanical oral supplement measuring hair growth, shedding and scalp condition.

    Key Findings

    Supplemented participants showed significant increases in terminal hairs and reduced shedding versus placebo at six months.

    Conclusions

    Nutraceutical supplementation can improve hair and scalp measures in thinning hair.

    Limitations

    Industry-sponsored; proprietary blend obscures active ingredient.

    Outcomes Measured

    Supplemented participants showed significant increases in terminal hairs and reduced shedding versus placebo at six months

    Study Details

    Year:2018
    Sample Size:96
    Duration:24 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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