ArticleJournal of research in pharmacy practice
Comparing the Effects of Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Their Combination and Minoxidil Solution Regimens on Controlling Hair Loss in Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- Clinical Outcomes of Adding Topical Cetirizine to Minoxidil Therapy in Patients with Androgenetic Alopeci.Journal of research in pharmacy practice · 2026Article
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- Complementary Strategies to Promote Hair Regrowth in Post-COVID-19 Telogen Effluvium.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2022Review
- Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review.Skin appendage disorders · 2019Review
- The exposome impact on hair health: non-pharmacological management. Part IIAnais brasileiros de dermatologiaReview
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Abstract
objectiveThis study was conducted to evaluate the combination of oral supplements with 2% minoxidil solution in four groups of women with hair loss.
methodsA prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted from July to December 2016 in dermatology clinics affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. A total of 73, 15-45-year-old, women with hair loss participated in this 4-month study. Simple randomization using Random Allocation Software was done to put the participants in four groups to receive coadministration of zinc sulfate and calcium pantothenate, zinc sulfate, calcium pantothenate, and 2% minoxidil solution. The primary endpoint was the change in hair density and diameter measured by dermatoscope. Secondary endpoints included the researcher's evaluation, dermatologist's opinion - which was blinded to the study - from comparing the participants' photographs before and after treatment and finally, overall changes in hair density measured by participants' self-assessment.
findingsSeventy-three women participated in this study. Primary hair count and thickness were 118.5 ± 10 hairs/cm
conclusionBased on the participants' satisfaction, the combination of zinc sulfate and calcium pantothenate when administered in a pulse therapy way could be a good choice for hair loss controlling in initial stages.
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