Nutritional Disorders of the Hair and Their Management

Biotin supplements can improve certain skin disorders and hair loss when a deficiency is present.

A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.

People with TED often have low B12 levels and might benefit from B12 supplements.

Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.

Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.

Hair loss from hormone therapy in breast cancer patients can be improved with minoxidil treatment.

Genetics and nutritional deficiencies are key factors in premature graying of hair.

The hCG diet and testosterone therapy can cause hair loss in some people.

Topical botanical lotion increases hair density and improves quality of life in women with hair loss.

Low vitamin D can worsen pediatric alopecia areata.

Low levels of vitamin B12 and ferritin are linked to early hair graying.

Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.

PAS III can cause multiple autoimmune diseases with noticeable skin issues.

People with Telogen Effluvium often lack vitamin D, ferritin, and zinc.

Vitamin D levels do not affect the risk of developing alopecia areata.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism in PCOS involves long-term treatment guided by severity, using oral contraceptives and possibly antiandrogens, with attention to individual patient needs.

Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.

Using Minoxidil 2% solution with a botanical hair solution twice daily can significantly improve hair growth and quality in women with Female Pattern Hair Loss, boosting self-confidence and attractiveness.

Using Minoxidil 5% foam with a botanical hair solution twice daily can significantly improve hair growth and appearance in men with hair loss, and is generally well-tolerated.

Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.

Some new oral anticoagulants may also cause hair loss and might not be better than traditional ones for preventing hair loss.

Women with female pattern hair loss have lower Vitamin D3 levels.

Biotin deficiency is not a major cause of hair loss in women, so biotin supplements are not likely to be an effective hair loss treatment.

Low vitamin D3 levels are significantly linked to hair loss, especially in female students.

The nutritional supplement improved hair density and reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.

Excessive hair growth is much more common in Chinese women with PCOS than in the general population.

Obesity may worsen hair loss in men and increase hirsutism in overweight or obese individuals, with weight loss recommended for treatment.

Alopecia areata patients often have low vitamin D levels, suggesting they might benefit from vitamin D supplements.

The conclusion is that androgenetic alopecia and senescent alopecia have unique gene changes, suggesting different causes and potential treatments for these hair loss types.

Higher BMI links to worse hair loss in Taiwanese men.

Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.

People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.

The document does not provide information about hair loss treatment.

Low iron and vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in women.

Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.

More than half of patients who had acromegaly surgery experienced hair loss, with varying degrees of recovery.

Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.

Caucasian women's hair appears thickest in their 20s, with perceived thinning after mid-30s due to both decreasing density and diameter.

Taking zinc supplements can help improve or cure hair loss caused by zinc deficiency.

Chemotherapy can cause permanent, non-reversible hair loss similar to pattern baldness.

Aging alone rarely causes significant hair loss; hormones are a bigger factor.

Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.

The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.

Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.

Anorexia nervosa can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and usually improve with treatment.

Scalp cooling might reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but evidence is weak and other treatments are being tested.

Coenzyme Q10 helps reduce aging in human hair.

Zinc supplements increased zinc levels in some hair loss patients but didn't significantly improve hair growth.

Japanese women's curved hair has an uneven internal structure and varying amino acid composition.

Higher iron levels in the blood are not linked to increased hair loss in women.

Low iron levels are linked to more hair loss in non-menopausal women.

Chemotherapy can cause rapid, extensive hair loss, with patterns varying between individuals.

No treatment fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy yet.

Oxidative stress causes hair to gray by damaging and killing pigment cells.

Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.

Some men with early hair loss may have similar hormonal changes to women with Polycystic ovary syndrome, and could be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Zinc can both inhibit and stimulate mouse hair growth, and might help recover hair after chemotherapy.

Aging alone barely affects the number of hair follicles, meaning hair loss is minimal without other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.

Taking selenium supplements during chemotherapy may help reduce side effects and improve health markers in ovarian cancer patients.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Low serum ferritin levels are linked to hair loss in women.

Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.

Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.

Low iron levels are not directly linked to chronic hair loss and iron supplements may not help.

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

Minoxidil works better for female hair loss, but cyproterone reduces scalp oiliness and causes menstrual issues.

Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for normal skin and hair growth.

Children taking higher doses of valproic acid had lower biotinidase activity, which may lead to biotin deficiency, but biotin supplements could help.

FPHL affects hair density and diameter, causing visible hair loss in older women.

Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant can cause permanent hair loss.

Iron deficiency is not a significant cause of hair loss in women.

A gluten-free diet does not help hair regrowth in celiac disease patients with alopecia areata.

Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.

Zinc supplements improved hair and skin conditions in two patients.

Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.

Children with partial biotinidase deficiency are healthy at birth but may develop symptoms that improve with biotin therapy.

Treatment balancing hormones stopped hair loss in most women with androgenetic alopecia.

Zinc therapy improved hair health in a girl with acrodermatitis enteropathica.

Biotin deficiency in patients on total parenteral nutrition can cause serious symptoms but can be treated with biotin supplements.

A girl with citrullinemia developed pili torti, suggesting a link between the hair condition and the metabolic disorder.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.

Eating more protein during fast weight loss can prevent hair loss.

Rapid weight loss from dieting and hormonal injections can cause significant hair loss in women.

Argininosuccinic aciduria can cause hair loss.