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Effect of betulin oil on hair growth in hypothyroidism- a long-term blinded pilot study

Authors: Agata Serrafi, Karolina Gostyńska, Adrian Kasprzak, Andrzej Wasilewski, Piotr Marczyński, Sylwiusz Kontek, Wojciech Lewandowski

Published in: Archives of Dermatological Research | Issue 6/2024

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Abstract

Background

One common problem in various patient groups is excessive hair loss on the head. One such group is people struggling with hypothyroidism. The market for preparations for hair growth and hair loss prevention includes betulin.

Purpose

This pilot study investigated its effect on hair loss in hypothyroid patients.

Study design

The study included a group of hypothyroid patients and a control group of people without hypothyroidism. Participants were randomly divided into a group taking placebo and betulin.

Methods

Results were investigated using photographic assessment of hair, trichoscopy and subjective evaluation of participants.

Conclusion

The study did not conclusively prove that betulin would contribute to the inhibition of hair loss or regrowth.

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Metadata
Title
Effect of betulin oil on hair growth in hypothyroidism- a long-term blinded pilot study
Authors
Agata Serrafi
Karolina Gostyńska
Adrian Kasprzak
Andrzej Wasilewski
Piotr Marczyński
Sylwiusz Kontek
Wojciech Lewandowski
Publication date
01-08-2024
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword
Hypothyroidism
Published in
Archives of Dermatological Research / Issue 6/2024
Print ISSN: 0340-3696
Electronic ISSN: 1432-069X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-024-02913-5