1 citations
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February 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that lower serum ferritin levels were significantly associated with telogen effluvium compared to healthy subjects and may serve as a potential biomarker for its diagnosis.
17 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review suggests that the Mediterranean diet, protein-rich diets, and soy may support hair health in nonscarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations
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August 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This study found that administering a kimchi and cheonggukjang probiotic product promoted hair growth and increased hair thickness in individuals with patterned hair loss without causing adverse effects.
134 citations
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the potential role of vitamins and minerals in managing non-scarring alopecia but reports no clinical results; the authors advocate for further controlled trials to explore these relationships.
17 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that nonscarring diffuse hair loss in women is most common in the 21-40 age group, with low serum ferritin, vitamin B12, and vitamin D3 levels contributing to its pathogenesis.
63 citations
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review found that patients with alopecia areata may have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but conflicting evidence precludes definitive clinical recommendations for micronutrient supplementation.
15 citations
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December 2013 This study found that in men with androgenic alopecia, moderate to severe cases were associated with the AA genotype of rs1160312, blood vanadium concentrations, and regular consumption of soy bean drinks.
73 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed that patients with various types of hair loss had significantly lower serum zinc levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting zinc disturbance may play a role in the condition.
30 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines the debated link between iron deficiency and nonscarring scalp alopecia in women, offering no new clinical results but emphasizing the need for further research and well-designed trials.
40 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews the role of diet in various skin disorders and suggests that dietary changes may aid in managing certain conditions, though it reports no new clinical findings.
200 citations
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August 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” This article reviews the role of IGF-1 in acne pathogenesis and discusses how diet and smoking may influence insulin/IGF-1 signaling, but reports no new clinical results.
166 citations
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November 2008 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses biotin and biotinidase deficiencies, their symptoms, and methods of medical management, without presenting new clinical findings.
39 citations
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July 2007 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” In this case study, a 4-year-old girl's hair loss stopped after six months of zinc supplementation and dietary changes, suggesting a possible link to low zinc levels.
26 citations
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that taurine uptake by isolated human hair follicles promoted hair survival and protected against TGF-β1-induced damage in an in vitro setting.
163 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia or alopecia areata have significantly lower serum ferritin levels than those without hair loss, suggesting a potential link between these types of alopecia and decreased iron stores.
239 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the role of nutritional factors in hair loss, noting that iron and l-lysine supplementation may benefit some individuals, while excessive supplements can lead to hair shedding.
69 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses genetic and nutritional causes of hair loss, highlighting that around 90% of treated men show noticeable hair regrowth with a dual inhibitor, while women's hair loss may improve by correcting iron and l-lysine deficiencies.
226 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
51 citations
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March 1986 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found no differences in trace element concentrations between Finnish alopecia patients and the normal population, but noted significant serum copper variation among different alopecia subtypes.
