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      Acquired Zinc Deficiency Dermatosis in Humans

      research Acquired Zinc Deficiency Dermatosis in Man

      53 citations , October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology”
      This study reports two cases of acquired zinc deficiency presenting with skin symptoms such as hair loss and acrodermatitis, suggesting these manifestations may help in diagnosing zinc deficiency in humans.

      research A girl struggling with extremely unruly hair

      September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      This case report describes a 9-year-old girl diagnosed with loose anagen hair syndrome, which may spontaneously improve or be aided by minoxidil therapy for faster resolution.

      research Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair

      26 citations , October 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      This discussion suggests that acquired progressive kinking of hair in androgen-dependent scalp areas may indicate the early stages of androgenetic alopecia with a poor prognosis, but it offers no new clinical findings.

      research [Monilethrix--rare syndrome of structural hair abnormalities].

      4 citations , November 1999 in “PubMed”
      This article presents five family cases of monilethrix and reports that neither vitamins nor desquamative ointments are effective treatments, although symptoms may spontaneously regress over time.

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      community A less common type of hairloss case

       5 upvotes 5 months ago
      High-dose Lysine and Histidine supplements caused curly/kinky hair and shedding due to Elastin dysfunction. Minoxidil, white tea, and dark grape juice were mentioned as treatments to inhibit Elastase and mimic Lysyl Oxidase.

      community Hair fibers look like dandruff

       5 upvotes 10 months ago
      A woman using minoxidil for hair loss is trying hair fibers but finds they look like dandruff. Suggestions include using pomade, Derm Match, matte eye shadow, mascara, and spray applicators for a more natural look.