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Glossary Nutritional Deficiencies

lack of essential nutrients causing health issues like hair loss

Nutritional deficiencies, also known as nutrient deficiencies or malnutrition, occur when the body does not get enough essential nutrients from the diet, leading to various health problems. These deficiencies can affect overall health and well-being, and specific deficiencies, such as iron, vitamin D, or biotin, can contribute to conditions like anemia, weakened immune function, and hair loss, respectively.

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research Prevalence of nutritional deficiencies in hair loss among Indian participants: Results of a cross-sectional study

25 citations , January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This study found that nutritional deficiencies, particularly in amino acids and certain micronutrients, are common in individuals with hair loss across all types of alopecia.

research Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Weight Loss, Nutritional Deficiencies, Postoperative Complications and Adherence to Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations: A retrospective cohort study from Bahrain

11 citations , May 2020 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal”

This study found that while bariatric surgery in Bahrain effectively accelerated weight loss, it was also associated with nutritional deficiencies and gastrointestinal complications.

research Successful Management of Diffuse Androgenetic Alopecia with Superimposed Post-Traumatic Telogen Effluvium and Nutritional Deficiencies Using Individualized Homoeopathic Treatment: A Case Report

August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

research Hair loss in sleeve gastrectomy subjects: effects of designed supplements for nutritional deficiencies

January 2021

This study found that bariatric surgery patients with a prescription for supplements had fewer nutrient deficiencies and less hair loss 12 months post-operation compared to those without supplements.

research Hair loss in long-term or home parenteral nutrition: are micronutrient deficiencies to blame?

31 citations , September 2010 in “Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care”

This review discusses the lack of specific micronutrient supplementation recommendations for hair loss in patients on long-term parenteral nutrition and reports no new clinical results.

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community Hair loss - The Root of the Problem

2 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss can be influenced by nutritional deficiencies, particularly low Vitamin D and fatty liver, and improving nutrition and lifestyle can strengthen hair. Treatments suggested include regular exercise, a balanced diet, vitamin supplements, and coconut oil massages, while acknowledging that hereditary factors may also play a role.

community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?

126 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.

community Unsure if any progress has been made in a year.

14 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user has been taking oral minoxidil and finasteride for a year with no noticeable progress in hair growth, only maintenance. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, adding topical minoxidil, checking for nutritional deficiencies, and considering a hair transplant.

community Why Fin/Dut is always recommended. The top 10 reasons for hairloss in men.

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss in men is primarily caused by androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride often recommended. Other causes include stress, nutritional deficiencies, medications, and scalp infections.

community My mum, 68. She has decided enough is enough and wants to get some hair back.

23 upvotes 1 year ago

A 68-year-old woman with iron deficiency and hypertension is considering using 5% minoxidil for hair regrowth and plans to see a dermatologist. Some suggest using wigs and focusing on health, while others recommend checking for hormone imbalances and nutritional deficiencies.

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What causes hair loss in women that may lead to considering a hair transplant? Genetic factors, hormonal changes, stress, and nutritional deficiencies often cause hair loss in women.

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