19-Year-Old Female with Hair Thinning and Heavy Periods

    January 2022 in “ Clinical Cases in Dermatology ”
    Francesca Veon, Bryce Demoret, Suchita Sampath, Shannon C. Trotter
    Studysummary This article reviews the role of micronutrient deficiencies in idiopathic alopecia and suggests that diets rich in protein, vegetables, and soy may support hair growth, though it reports no new clinical findings.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on link.springer.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 13

    1. The Role of Diet as an Adjuvant Treatment in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia Skin appendage disorders · 2020
    2. The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review Dermatology and Therapy · 2018
    3. Comparative Evaluation Between Two Nutritional Supplements in the Improvement of Telogen Effluvium Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2018
    4. Diet and Hair Loss: Effects of Nutrient Deficiency and Supplement Use Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2017
    5. Serum Biotin Levels in Women Complaining of Hair Loss International Journal of Trichology · 2016
    6. Iron Plays a Certain Role in Patterned Hair Loss Journal of Korean Medical Science · 2013
    7. Nutrition and Hair: The Role of Nutrients in Hair Health Dermatologic Clinics · 2012
    8. Nutrition and Hair Health: The Impact of Nutritional Deficiencies Clinics in Dermatology · 2010
    9. Ingestion of a Dietary Supplement Resulting in Selenium Toxicity Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2010
    10. Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2008
    11. Hair Loss in Women The New England Journal of Medicine · 2007
    12. Decreased Serum Ferritin Is Associated With Alopecia in Women Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2003
    13. Nutritional Factors and Hair Loss Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2002

    Related research 7

    1. 19-Year-Old Female with Hair Thinning and Heavy Periods Clinical Cases in Dermatology · 2022
    2. Disorders of Hair DeckerMed Medicine · 2013
    3. Hair Loss: An Overview PubMed · 2001
    4. Diagnosis of Hair Loss: Clinical Features of Common Causes PubMed · 1992
    5. Diagnosis and Management of the Hair Loss Patient PubMed · 1987
    6. Hair Loss Postgraduate Medicine · 1986
    7. PUVA Therapy for Alopecia Areata 1981