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February 2023 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” Gastroparesis may cause hair loss due to micronutrient deficiencies, and multivitamins might help.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” 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.
This study found that bariatric surgery patients with a prescription for supplements had fewer nutrient deficiencies and less hair loss 12 months post-operation compared to those without supplements.
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November 2020 in “Curēus” This case report describes an eight-year-old male with alopecia areata who achieved complete remission within five months following a diet and supplementation regimen rich in vitamins and zinc.
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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.
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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.
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September 2010 in “Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care” This review discusses the lack of specific micronutrient supplementation recommendations for hair loss in patients on long-term parenteral nutrition and reports no new clinical results.