June 2021 in “Current developments in nutrition” The LustrivaTM BH-002 supplement and hair serum improved women's hair, skin, and nail health and appearance.
73 citations,
January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with hair loss, especially those with certain types, have lower zinc levels, and zinc supplements might help.
7 citations,
October 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Soy supplements improve various skin conditions and aging signs, with topical use boosting skin barrier function.
Combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma enhances skin repair and collagen production but may not offer significant extra benefits.
July 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” AP collagen peptides help hair grow and improve hair health.
June 2024 in “Synthetic and systems biotechnology” A fragment of human type XVII collagen shows great potential for skin health and wound healing.
98 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
74 citations,
August 2006 in “Journal of clinical gastroenterology” Shen-Min, a hair growth supplement, likely caused acute hepatitis in a woman, improving after she stopped taking it.
70 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
68 citations,
September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Air pollution (PM10) increases skin inflammation and aging by reducing collagen and may trigger a repair response in skin cells.
63 citations,
September 1987 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Minoxidil slows fibroblast growth and collagen production, potentially treating keloids, hypertrophic scars, and connective tissue disorders.
30 citations,
October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.
18 citations,
February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
12 citations,
March 2019 in “Cosmetics” The oral supplement with Pinus pinaster and Grape seed extract, used with sunscreen, effectively and safely improved mild-to-moderate facial melasma.
9 citations,
March 2019 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
6 citations,
March 2023 in “Materials” The GNP crosslinked scaffold with antibacterial coating is effective for rapid wound healing and infection prevention.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of nutritional health & food science” Nutritional supplements can help manage hair loss and promote hair growth by strengthening hair roots and countering harmful effects of pollution, smoking, and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Magnesium supplements improved quality of life for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but didn't help with acne, hair loss, or abnormal bleeding.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Bioengineering” Keratin helps skin cells mature when added to a collagen mix, which could be important for skin and hair health.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The nutritional supplement Pilopeptan® WOMAN improved hair growth and thickness in women with hair loss.
November 2024 in “Journal of Functional Foods” AP collagen peptides improve hair elasticity and gloss.
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Iron supplements combined with Quilib lotion effectively treat hair loss in people with iron deficiency anemia.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
369 citations,
June 2013 in “Biochimie” Myo-inositol supplements may improve insulin sensitivity and help with conditions like PCOS and gestational diabetes, but more research is needed.
7 citations,
March 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” A mix of specific inhibitors and a growth factor helps keep hair growth cells from losing their properties in the lab.
5 citations,
April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new therapy for a skin blistering condition has not been developed yet.
3 citations,
April 2022 in “Farmacia” Certain foods and supplements can help treat skin diseases alongside medication.