TLDR Taking zinc supplements can help improve or cure hair loss caused by zinc deficiency.
In a study from 2012, five female patients with zinc deficiency-related telogen effluvium were treated with 150 mg daily of oral zinc in the form of polaprezinc for 6 to 12 months. All patients had normal thyroid function and negative hair pull tests prior to treatment. The study found that hair loss was cured or improved in all cases after zinc supplementation. The treatment appeared to support hair growth by enhancing metalloenzyme activities, hedgehog signaling, and immunomodulation. Serum zinc levels increased post-treatment, and in one instance, hair loss that returned after ceasing treatment was reversed upon resuming zinc supplementation. The study concluded that oral zinc therapy is effective for hair loss associated with zinc deficiency.
89 citations
,
December 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that an algorithm using trichoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss but may need updates and a biopsy if results are unclear.
65 citations
,
January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” Zinc supplements increased zinc levels in some hair loss patients but didn't significantly improve hair growth.
60 citations
,
October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Zinc can both inhibit and stimulate mouse hair growth, and might help recover hair after chemotherapy.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Research and Review” Wiesbaden 30C effectively reduces hair fall and improves hair growth in young adults with Telogen Effluvium.
4 citations
,
January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Zinc supplements improved hair loss in patients with zinc deficiency.
1 citations
,
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Anifrolumab helped some lupus patients reduce steroid use, but safety concerns remain.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for CAPS, and Eculizumab can be effective.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Regular monitoring of autoantibodies in ANA-positive patients with hair loss helps detect and treat lupus early.
