December 2018 in “Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences” This study found that three-quarters of patients experienced hair loss following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, with female gender, preoperative serum folic acid, and percent excess weight loss as significant risk factors.
September 2006 in “Baghdad Science Journal” This study suggests a link between hair loss experienced during pregnancy and lactation and inadequate daily intake of certain nutrients.
This study found that holding abatacept infusions for four weeks or longer before elective hip or knee arthroplasty did not reduce the risk of post-operative infections or readmissions.
January 2024 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this study, researchers evaluated factors influencing alopecia areata recurrence and identified male gender and a family history of the condition as independent predictors for disease recurrence among the 100 patients analyzed.
September 2020 in “Osmangazi tıp dergisi” This study found that vitamin D, vitamin B12, and iron deficiencies, along with thyroid dysfunction, may be associated with telogen effluvium.
September 2015 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” This study reports a significant reduction in hair loss and other androgen-related signs in hyperandrogenism patients using inositol supplementation, although further research is needed to confirm these findings.
January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report describes a preterm newborn with lamellar ichthyosis, detailing management with acitretin, vitamin D, and emollients, and emphasizes the importance of regular monitoring due to potential adverse effects of long-term retinoid therapy.
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January 2007 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Folic acid might help with age-related hearing loss.
January 2014 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” This study found that folic acid-conjugated magnetic nanoparticles loaded with doxorubicin significantly reduced cell proliferation in HeLa cells, although they were not effective against doxorubicin-resistant HeLa cells.
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June 1950 in “American journal of diseases of children” This article discusses the interest in folic acid antagonists for leukemia treatment, noting their potential mechanism of interfering with cellular growth, but reports no new clinical results.
This study found that postoperative excess weight loss and folic acid levels were independent factors influencing the severity of hair loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients.
October 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” This review highlights that while vitamin and mineral supplementation shows limited impact on hair loss treatment, deficiencies in iron, zinc, and vitamin D are common among patients with telogen effluvium.
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May 2023 in “Cancer Nanotechnology” The researchers reported that their novel formulation of pterostilbene-loaded ethoniosomes with folic acid coating effectively targeted lung cancer cells in vitro and demonstrated promising results in animal models, indicating potential for future targeted chemotherapy applications.
December 2021 in “Vestnik Rossiĭskoĭ akademii meditsinskikh nauk / Rossiĭskaia akademiia meditsinskikh nauk” In this study, personalized treatment of folic acid and vitamin E deficiencies improved hair parameters in AGA patients, while Se supplementation might be unnecessary.
March 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” This case report describes a 30-year-old patient with extensive alopecia areata, successfully treated with a combination of oral dexamethasone, methotrexate, minoxidil hair lotion, and folic acid over 48 weeks, resulting in satisfactory improvement.
February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that supplementing myo-inositol with microlipodispersed magnesium significantly improved acne and hirsutism in women with PCOS by reducing BMI, testosterone, and DHEAS levels, also enhancing quality of life without side effects, over 6 months.
In this case study, a 19-year-old woman with Henoch-Schönlein purpura, potentially triggered by hepatitis B vaccination, experienced improved symptoms after correcting low vitamin D levels and undergoing tonsillectomy, demonstrating these interventions may benefit similar patients.
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January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that myo-inositol treatment reduced hirsutism and acne in women with PCOS by improving their metabolic profiles, including lower insulin and testosterone levels.
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July 1990 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” In this study, women treated for androgen-dependent alopecia with CPA EE2 therapy experienced significant decreases in serum vitamin B12, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels after six months.
February 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that deficiency in biochemical markers, notably ferritin and serum iron, is frequently found in female patients diagnosed with telogen effluvium, suggesting these tests are crucial in understanding and treating the condition.
July 2024 in “Indonesian Journal of Case Reports” This case report describes a 27-year-old female diagnosed with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, who experienced improvement in symptoms following treatment, including fading of skin lesions.
January 2024 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” This study found that low ferritin levels are associated with higher telogen ratios in women with diffuse hair loss, suggesting an important role of ferritin in telogen effluvium diagnosis.
This research found that liposome drug delivery systems, particularly with targeted modifications, show promise for improving effectiveness and reducing toxicity in combination cancer therapies.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” This case report details a patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism who experienced multiple health issues that improved with comprehensive treatment including Thyroxin replacement and other supportive measures.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” In this study, patients with premature graying of hair had lower levels of zinc, magnesium, and Vitamin B12 compared to healthy controls.
This case report describes a young female with Rhupus syndrome, characterized by symptoms of both Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis, who achieved clinical remission with treatment.
February 2025 in “Folia Medica” In this experimental study, hyaluronic acid injections in BALB/c mice improved wound healing by increasing fibroblast numbers, collagen density, and epithelium thickness, while also enhancing hair growth, suggesting potential benefits for scar prevention in sutured incisions.
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September 1975 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” This study found that pigs fed a fat-free diet had significantly less body dry matter and ether extract compared to those consuming a diet with corn oil, although weight gain was unaffected by the fat content.
January 2026 in “Food Science and Human Wellness” This research examined krill oil's effects on benign prostatic hyperplasia and found that it inhibited the growth of prostate cells in vitro and reduced prostate size and weight in a BPH rat model, suggesting potential as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for BPH.
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April 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” This study reported that microparticle-loaded emulsions containing caffeic acid achieved more homogeneous distribution and prolonged release in hair follicles, suggesting potential for effective folliculitis treatment.