7 citations,
September 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, often starting around 7-8 weeks after recovery, with factors like Vitamin D deficiency, other diseases, medication, and stress potentially contributing.
7 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which may be linked to the condition's severity.
4 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Zinc is important for skin health, and supplements can help treat various skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed for conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo.
August 2021 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” An infant with seizures and hair loss was diagnosed with biotinidase deficiency and treated successfully with biotin.
November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical Imiquimod may fight vascular tumors by affecting blood vessels or the immune system, low iron might be linked to some hair loss, removing the top skin layer helps vitamin C get in, genetic testing helps diagnose skin conditions, and too much iron could worsen skin inflammation.
May 2017 in “Urology and andrology” Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
71 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Biotin deficiency is not a major cause of hair loss in women, so biotin supplements are not likely to be an effective hair loss treatment.
37 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and more inflammation, suggesting vitamin D might be involved in the condition.
20 citations,
January 2019 in “International journal of trichology” People with Alopecia areata often have lower Vitamin D levels, which might affect the severity of their condition.
5 citations,
October 2019 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” Biotin supplements can improve certain skin disorders and hair loss when a deficiency is present.
5 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Nepal Health Research Council” People with Alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which may be linked to the severity of their condition.
4 citations,
January 1989 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.
2 citations,
April 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hispanic/Latinx patients with alopecia areata often have it before age 40, with females and certain health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis more commonly affected.
A functional medicine approach may help long COVID patients by focusing on adrenal fatigue, gut health, and vitamin D deficiency, using diagnostic tools and lifestyle changes.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention” Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to hormonal imbalances and vitamin D deficiency.
August 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Topical ceramide treatment partially improves the skin condition in Jack Russell Terriers with a genetic skin disorder.
January 2024 in “Al-Ameed journal for medical research and health sciences” Testosterone is vital for male health, and its deficiency is linked to aging and common health issues.
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
August 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The authors agree they didn't discuss the risks of too much micronutrients and value the focus on biotin deficiency signs and treatment effectiveness.
May 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nicastrin deficiency may cause skin cell damage and pigmentation disorders in humans, similar to effects seen in fish.
September 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” People with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels, but these levels did not relate to how severe their condition was.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Iron deficiency is not more common in women with hair loss, and neurogenic rosacea may need different treatment.
July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Antibiotic ointment and petrolatum ointment heal wounds similarly; iron deficiency isn't linked to certain hair loss in women; griseofulvin and terbinafine are equally effective for fungal scalp infections but work better on different types.
March 1993 in “Neuroscience letters” Biotin is important for metabolism, with specific daily intake recommendations, and deficiency can cause health problems.
218 citations,
December 2011 in “Advances in Urology” The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D deficiency is linked to a higher chance of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Collagen is crucial for health and treating certain diseases, and supplements can improve skin, nails, and hair conditions.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
Renshen Yangrong Tang is effective for treating various disorders linked to qi and blood deficiency.
16 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A boy with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome has skin and muscle symptoms due to a specific enzyme deficiency.