Skin Signs of Nutritional Disorders

    March 1992 in “ PubMed ”
    Julie Prendiville, Lucia Manfredi
    TLDR Malnutrition causes skin changes due to nutrient deficiencies.
    The document reviewed the skin signs associated with nutritional disorders, particularly in children and infants who require adequate nutrients for growth. Malnutrition, resulting from deficiencies in protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, led to various clinical and metabolic changes, including mucocutaneous manifestations. Specific nutrient deficiencies, such as zinc deficiency, could cause periorificial glazed erythema and hair loss, but similar symptoms might also appear in deficiencies of essential fatty acids, biotinidase, and in conditions like kwashiorkor. The overlap of skin manifestations made it challenging to distinguish between different nutrient deficiencies.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 34 results

      community Does Scalp tension = rise of DHT?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      Scalp tension may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels, with potential solutions like scalp massages and Botox. Concerns about finasteride's side effects were discussed, and some users shared personal experiences with alternative treatments like scalp massaging and Botox.

      community what are the best multivitamins for hairloss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  53 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses which vitamins to take alongside 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, with suggestions including a multivitamin, iron, zinc, B12, vitamin D, Nutrafol, collagen, vitamin C, saw palmetto, and magnesium. Nutrafol is noted for its benefits but also criticized for containing too much biotin.

      community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

      community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks

      in Update  430 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.

    Related Research

    1 / 1 results