11 citations
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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.
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May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
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March 2023 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” This review discusses telogen effluvium, including its causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, without presenting new clinical findings.
June 2021 in “Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal” This study discusses experiences with managing postoperative complications after bariatric surgery, such as psychological disorders, hair loss, nutritional deficiencies, and other issues, highlighting the need for effective interventions to prevent comorbidities while acknowledging the procedure's generally low complication rates.
January 2015 in “Endocrine updates” This chapter reviews the perioperative management and evaluation processes for bariatric surgery, emphasizing candidate selection, surgical risk reduction, and optimizing outcomes, and reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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November 1968 in “The Lancet” This study found that during dialysis, lower plasma-potassium levels were associated with hyperglycemia, suggesting potassium correction is vital when using glucose-rich dialysate.
In this study, researchers observed that graded calorie restriction in mice led to changes in stable isotope ratios and elemental content in bone collagen and hair keratin, potentially indicating intensified mobilization of endogenous proteins and altered bone collagen structure with increased dietary stress.
6 citations
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October 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” This review discusses various metabolic and vitamin disorders affecting hair structure, including Menkes' syndrome, arginosuccinicaciduria, and recent findings on vitamin-related alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that dermatological and hair changes, like skin sagging and hair shedding, commonly occur early during weight loss with GLP-1 receptor agonists, highlighting the need for tailored dermatological care alongside treatment.
February 2024 in “Medicina-lithuania” This narrative review explores how obesity, related diseases, and bariatric surgery can impact hair health and the hair development cycle, highlighting potential effects such as hair thinning and telogen effluvium.
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November 2021 in “Antioxidants” This review examines the role of oxidative stress in male hypogonadism associated with noncommunicable chronic diseases and discusses various management strategies, but it presents no new clinical findings.
May 2026 in “Science Advances” This research observed that translation initiation shifts from cap-dependent to IRES-mediated pathways varied across tissues and cell types under stress and differentiation conditions in mice, with low IRES/Cap ratios signaling high stemness and potential multipotency, mediated by the RNA processing protein PTBP1.
17 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review suggests that the Mediterranean diet, protein-rich diets, and soy may support hair health in nonscarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia.
70 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses how changes in hair and skin may indicate underlying vitamin deficiencies and emphasizes the need to identify populations at risk for these deficiencies; it reports no new results.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management” This review reports that nutritional and lifestyle factors, such as micronutrient deficiencies and stress, play a significant role in hair health and loss, but emphasizes that evidence for interventions remains limited and more research is needed to establish clear clinical guidelines.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses how environmental factors like lifestyle, nutrition, and vitamin deficiencies may influence autoimmune diseases such as MS, SLE, and AA, highlighting associations with vitamin D levels and dietary interventions, but notes a lack of conclusive evidence for their roles in disease pathogenesis.
146 citations
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September 2013 in “Advances in nutrition” This review examines nutritional deficiencies after bariatric surgery, particularly in essential minerals like zinc and copper, and highlights the need for more research to improve post-surgery nutritional outcomes.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” In this review, skin changes like hair loss and brittle nails linked to nutritional deficiencies common in eating disorders are examined as critical diagnostic tools, highlighting the need for integrated care involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, and nutritionists for effective management.
21 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review highlights that malnutrition, including deficiencies in proteins and micronutrients, may exacerbate allergic conditions like dermatitis and asthma by promoting inflammation, while adequate micronutrient intake supports regulatory immune responses.
This review discusses the role of nutrients in hair graying management and finds a possible link between low copper, iron, and vitamin B12 levels and premature hair graying.
April 2015 in “Journal of Nutritional Therapeutics” This study found that a more liberal intake of restricted amino acids in patients with methylmalonic acidemia resulted in improved growth and fewer illness episodes.
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October 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study observed that women post-bariatric surgery may be at increased risk for dermatological signs of malnutrition during subsequent pregnancies, highlighting the need for dermatologists to recognize these early symptoms.
4 citations
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article discusses how changes in hair and nails may indicate systemic diseases, but it provides no new results; the authors emphasize their usefulness in clinical diagnosis.
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the potential role of vitamins and minerals in managing non-scarring alopecia but reports no clinical results; the authors advocate for further controlled trials to explore these relationships.
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June 2009 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” This article reviews various causes of diffuse hair loss, highlighting the importance of identifying triggers through thorough examination for effective treatment and emphasizing patient education in management; it reports no new clinical findings.
33 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the skin conditions linked to eating disorders and emphasizes that treating the underlying disorder often improves these dermatological symptoms.
March 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” This study observed that Nepalese dermatologists commonly manage telogen effluvium with counseling and supplements, despite the lack of a consensus management guideline.
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal Of Clinical Practice” A balanced diet and healthy lifestyle help manage PCOS symptoms.