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Supplements for Oral Use

  • Flax seed oil RatingRating

    Flax seed oil stimulates hair growth and alleviates symptoms. Take 15-30 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • GLA RatingRating

    GLA stimulates hair growth and alleviates symptoms. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.

  • Fish oil Rating

    Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; stimulates hair growth and alleviates symptoms. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

  • OPC's Rating

    OPC's stimulate hair growth; alleviate symptoms. Take 150-300 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Yarrow Rating

    Yarrow stimulates hair growth and alleviates other symptoms. Take 2-4 g of dried yarrow daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.

  • Zinc Rating

    Zinc is a nutritional support; stimulates hair growth and alleviates symptoms. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Jojoba oil Rating

    Jojoba oil is a moisturizer; softens and soothes the sculp; alleviates hair conditions. Apply jojoba oil containing shampoo daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

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