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Source of validity: Traditional
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Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate) is traditionally used in various cultures and commercial products as a supplement or topical remedy for hair loss or thinning. The rationale behind its use is largely based on its antioxidant properties, which are believed to protect cells from oxidative stress, a factor sometimes implicated in hair loss. However, scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of Vitamin E for treating or preventing hair loss is minimal and of low quality. A few small studies and anecdotal reports suggest that Vitamin E might improve hair growth in individuals experiencing hair loss due to oxidative damage or poor scalp circulation, but these studies are often limited by small sample sizes, lack of controls, or methodological flaws.

No large-scale, well-designed clinical trials have conclusively demonstrated that Vitamin E supplementation—either oral or topical—has a significant effect on hair growth or hair loss prevention in the general population. Most dermatological guidelines do not recommend Vitamin E as a primary treatment for hair loss. Therefore, the use of Vitamin E in this context is justified more by tradition and marketing than by robust clinical evidence.

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