TLDR Certain nutrients can improve skin health and treat skin problems safely.
The document from 2017 discussed the benefits of nutraceuticals in dermatology, particularly in maintaining skin health and treating various skin conditions. Nutraceuticals, which are nutrient combinations with synergistic effects, were shown to address micronutrient deficiencies and support cellular processes related to aging, dermatoses, and the cellular cycle. The document emphasized the safety of nutraceuticals when used in nutritional doses and highlighted their role in photoprotection, treatment of conditions like acne, rosacea, and telogen effluvium, and in preventing photocarcinogenesis and photoaging. It stressed the need for clinical studies to validate the efficacy and safety of nutraceuticals as adjuncts in dermatological treatments and listed specific nutrients of interest, such as vitamins and compounds like lycopene and lutein, with their effects and recommended daily allowances.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with hair loss, especially those with certain types, have lower zinc levels, and zinc supplements might help.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” To manage hair loss in adult women, find the cause and treat it accordingly.
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September 2008 in “Brain & development” Biotin supplements increased biotin levels but did not significantly prevent hair loss in rats on valproic acid.
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October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Zinc can both inhibit and stimulate mouse hair growth, and might help recover hair after chemotherapy.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
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September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Certain nutrients can help keep skin healthy as we age.
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that hair loss in women is caused by a mix of hormonal, environmental, and genetic factors, and treatments should target these various causes.
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November 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In Brazil in 2018, the most common skin issues were acne, photoaging, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, with treatments often including topical medications and sunscreen.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
