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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 Skin Signs as the Presenting Manifestation of Severe Nutritional Deficiency

18 citations , May 2004 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This case report describes a 17-month-old girl with a history of itching skin, hair thinning, swelling, growth delay, anemia, and protein deficiency amidst potential food allergies and other health issues.

research Cutaneous manifestations of endocrine-metabolic disease and nutritional deficiency in the elderly

18 citations , January 2004 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This article discusses nutritional contributions to hair health and highlights the need for identifying risk factors for deficiencies but reports no new clinical findings.

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 Hair Loss in Patients with Gastroparesis: A Sign of Nutritional Deficiency in Gastroparesis?

1 citations , February 2023 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences”

This study observed that 46% of gastroparesis patients reported hair loss, which was associated with more severe gastroparesis symptoms and weight loss, and multivitamin treatment improved hair loss in 40% of these patients.

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learn Selenium

Can Selenium supplements help prevent or reverse hair loss caused by nutritional deficiencies? Selenium supplements may not effectively prevent or reverse hair loss from nutritional deficiencies.

learn Hair Transplant

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.

learn Vitamin B5

Is Vitamin B5 beneficial for people experiencing stress-related or nutritional hair loss? Vitamin B5 is not proven to help with stress-related or nutritional hair loss.

learn Aminexil

Can Aminexil help if my hair loss is due to poor nutrition or anemia? Aminexil cannot address hair loss caused by poor nutrition or anemia.

learn Niacinamide

How does Niacinamide support the hair follicle’s nutrition? Niacinamide nourishes hair follicles by boosting energy production and supporting antioxidant defenses.

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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 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 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.

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

14 upvotes 1 week 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 My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

8 upvotes 2 years ago

The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

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