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ArticleDermatology and therapy2026

A 6-Month, Prospective, Multi-arm Study for the Efficacy of Standardized Nutraceuticals to Improve Hair Fiber Thickness and Strength.

Zoe Draelos, Patricia K Farris, Adina Hazan, Isabelle Raymond

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Article in Dermatology and therapy, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06362941 (A Single-Center Prospective Evaluation of an Oral Hair Supplement to Improve Hair Strength and Support Growth in Women and Men with Self-Perceived Hair Thinning), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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A Single-Center Prospective Evaluation of an Oral Hair Supplement to Improve Hair Strength and Support Growth in Women and Men with Self-Perceived Hair Thinning

TypeinterventionalSponsorNutraceutical Wellness Inc.Ran2024 to 2025Enrolled250ConditionsHair ThinningArmsNutrafol Women's Hair Growth Supplemnt, Nutrafol Women's Balance Hair Growth Supplement, Nutrafol Women's Vegan Hair Growth Supplement, Nutrafol Women's Postpartum Hair Growth Supplement, Nutrafol Men's Hair Growth Supplement
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4 authors.

Zoe DraelosDermatology Consulting Services, PLLC, High Point, NC, USA.
Patricia K FarrisTulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Adina HazanNutraceutical Wellness, Inc., New York, NY, USA.
Isabelle RaymondNutraceutical Wellness, Inc., New York, NY, USA. Isabelle@nutrafol.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionHair thinning is a prevalent concern influenced by multiple factors including stress, hormonal changes, diet, and lifestyle, with varying impacts across demographic groups. Oral supplements addressing these key root causes through a multi-targeting, patented, botanical-based Synergen Complex have been developed to combat hair thinning across different populations. This study sought to build on existing evidence from previous clinical studies evaluating hair growth and quality by evaluating the effectiveness of these nutraceuticals in enhancing hair fiber diameter, and thus hair strength and length, in adults with thinning hair.

methodsThis 6-month, prospective, open-label study included women, plant-based women, menopausal women, parous women, and men consuming commercially available hair growth nutraceuticals (HGNs) targeted to different demographics (Nutrafol

resultsA total of 252 participants enrolled, with 244 completing the study per protocol. Ingestion of the HGNs was associated with a significant increase in hair shaft diameter across all groups by day 180. Hair pull tests showed significant reductions in intact, broken, and total hair shedding overall. In-person IGA was correlated with significant improvements in hair attributes-strength, length, thickness, and overall hair health-across all groups. Self-perception data revealed strong agreement across groups with statements regarding hair improvements by day 180.

conclusionsThis study demonstrates that ingestion of these bio-specific HGNs are associated with significantly enhanced hair shaft diameter and decreased breakage, resulting in longer, stronger hair across their intended populations. These findings support the use of these HGNs for hair thinning, offering alternative options for various populations for improving hair growth and thickness. CLINICALTRIALS: gov identifier, NCT06362941.

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Hair fiber diameterHair strengthHair supplementHair thinningNutraceuticalNutrafol

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PMCPMC12873040

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