TLDR Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin and normal hair growth.
The study investigates the impact of vitamin A deficiency on skin and hair growth in mice. The research, conducted by Lois A. Loewenthal at the Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Connecticut, found that a lack of vitamin A led to significant skin abnormalities and impaired hair growth. The findings suggest that vitamin A is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and normal hair growth in mice. This research contributes to the understanding of nutritional deficiencies and their effects on mammalian physiology.
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January 1954 in “Physiological Reviews” Hair growth is cyclic and influenced mainly by local factors.
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January 1951 in “Physiological zoology” Hair growth and pigmentation in mice involve specific stages crucial for research.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” Skin, hair, and nail changes can help detect eating disorders early.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
