December 2025 in “Microbes and Infectious Diseases /Microbes and Infectious Diseases” This study identified six types of fungi associated with alopecia in patients at Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital, with Microsporum canis being the most frequently found, and noted a potential link with iron deficiency.
June 2019 in “Journal of Hypertension” This study found that magnesium deficiency in rats led to elevated diastolic blood pressure and altered vascular responses, although the mechanisms remain unclear.
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November 2010 in “Vox Sanguinis” This study found that a targeted iron supplementation program prevented anemia and improved blood return rates among premenopausal female blood donors with iron deficiency.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines the debated link between iron deficiency and nonscarring scalp alopecia in women, offering no new clinical results but emphasizing the need for further research and well-designed trials.
This review supports iron deficiency anemia as a valid cause of chronic generalized pruritus and suggests potential mechanisms by which iron deficiency may lead to pruritus, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2024 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” This narrative review explores how exercise might help maintain skin homeostasis disrupted by protein deficiency, potentially by promoting processes like increased collagen synthesis and stimulating anti-inflammatory effects, though the exact mechanisms are not entirely understood.
December 2020 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” This study found that combining iron supplements with physiotherapy improved hair condition and growth in women with iron deficiency-related telogen hair loss compared to iron supplements alone.
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October 2013 in “Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation” In this study, severe iron deficiency led to a significant reduction in conception rates in a rat model, suggesting its potential role in unexplained infertility.
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January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” This case report describes a 34-year-old woman who, after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, experienced improvements in symptoms of dizziness and energy following treatment with oral ferrous sulfate for iron deficiency.
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May 1990 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This study found that diagnosing non-classical 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency solely based on elevated serum or urinary 5-ene-steroids may not be reliable.
In this study, GV-350 treatment over three months improved iron status and reduced the impact of Telogen Effluvium on quality of life among 20 iron-deficient women, with no adverse events reported.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this study, hemoglobin levels were the only marker positively correlated with anagen hair ratios in patients with telogen effluvium, suggesting it may be a cost-effective initial test for management.
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December 2021 in “Pediatric investigation” In this study, children with 5-alpha-reductase deficiency and micropenis treated with oral testosterone undecanoate showed increased penile length to a target level after 3-9 months, with no severe adverse effects observed, suggesting the treatment's safety and efficacy.
October 2004 in “Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal” In this study, buffalo calves fed only corn silage showed deficiencies in copper, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A, along with improved physiological conditions after dietary supplementation and treatment.
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November 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study indicates that the normal human prostate is not a major contributor to circulating blood DHT concentrations in androgen-deficient patients receiving testosterone replacement therapy.
March 1986 in “Fed. Proc., Fed. Am. Soc. Exp. Biol.; (United States)” This study found no convincing evidence that marginal dietary zinc intake caused changes in blood fractions, despite signs of zinc deficiency in the low zinc group of rats.
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.
May 2026 in “Malahayati Nursing Journal” In this single-case study, a 36-year-old woman with skin aging issues experienced improvements such as reduced wrinkles, fresher appearance, enhanced hair and lip health, and increased menstrual blood flow after six facial acupuncture sessions aimed at addressing Lung Yin and Blood Deficiency.
January 2022 in “Kampo Medicine” This study observed that Renshen Yangrong Tang was effective in stopping hair loss and promoting new hair growth in two women with post-COVID-19 alopecia.
January 2012 in “Journal of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine” This paper discusses Professor WEI Yue-gang's approach to treating androgenetic alopecia with Traditional Chinese Medicine and reports no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” In this analysis, Professor Ma Shuanquan attributes androgenetic alopecia to liver, spleen, and kidney dysfunctions and describes a treatment approach using Chinese medicines focused on these organs, suggesting individualization and noting significant therapeutic effects.
January 2008 in “Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” This article introduces clinical experiences in treating androgenic alopecia using a combined approach of syndrome and disease differentiation, but it reports no new clinical results.
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November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This review discusses the oral manifestations associated with hematologic conditions and nutritional deficiencies, without presenting new research results; it emphasizes the impact of blood disorders and vitamin deficiencies on oral health.
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August 2018 in “Haematologica” This study found that iron retention in macrophages impairs hair follicle growth and delays wound healing in mice, highlighting the importance of macrophage iron release for skin health.
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January 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This article discusses the potential health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride for prostate and hair loss treatments, suggesting risks may include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic issues.
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October 2017 in “PubMed” This study found that serum bone metabolic markers with mild changes are interdependently related to traditional Chinese medicine syndromes in patients with chronic kidney disease-related bone disorders.
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July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the extent of investigation needed for diffuse alopecia in women but reports no new findings.
January 2025 in “Cancer Cell Research” In this study, the researchers analyzed traditional Chinese medicine treatments for hair loss, concluding that conditions such as liver and kidney deficiencies contribute to alopecia and suggesting herbal treatments like Platycladus orientalis and Polygonum multiflorum for therapy.