4 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of renal nutrition” This study found that hemodialysis patients taking water-soluble vitamins had a 16% lower mortality risk compared to those not taking any, but the specific supplementation needed remains unclear.
2 citations
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April 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This research reports that copper-quercetin complexes show strong potential in antioxidation and cancer therapy, while their effects on specific cell death pathways warrant further investigation.
2 citations
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July 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review examines the differences in dermatology practices between Europe and North America, noting that European dermatologists often prioritize evaluating patients' psychosocial factors and utilize nondrug treatments, unlike their North American counterparts.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Zagazig Veterinary Journal/Zagazig Veterinary Journal (Online)” This study found that mange was the most common cause of alopecia in dogs, with cases being more prevalent during the summer and among dogs less than one year old.
1 citations
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November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study found a significant decline in serum zinc levels among women of African descent using hair relaxers and experiencing alopecia, with age at first exposure potentially influencing alopecia development.
1 citations
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June 2007 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that a two-month antioxidant treatment significantly improved hair growth in patients with alopecia areata by enhancing antioxidant defenses and correcting trace metal imbalances.
June 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This narrative review analyzed the literature on premature hair graying, identifying potential contributors such as nutrient deficiencies, oxidative and emotional stress, smoking, genetic factors, autoimmune diseases, and medication side effects, but reported no effective treatment to reverse it, underscoring the necessity for further research.
November 2025 in “Quality in Sport” This review found that hydrolyzed collagen supplementation, particularly marine collagen, improves skin hydration, elasticity, and density while strengthening hair and nails, especially when paired with vitamin C and trace elements; however, more studies are necessary to evaluate long-term efficacy across different sources and demographics.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study suggests that abnormal levels of zinc, copper, and iron in serum or hair may serve as auxiliary and prognostic tests for various skin diseases, though further research is necessary due to conflicting data.
November 2023 in “Biology” This study investigated 130 patients and found a significant inverse correlation between copper content and the copper/zinc ratio in hair samples and the extent of coronary artery disease, while zinc content alone showed no significant relationship with disease extent.
September 2020 in “Nature, Environment and Pollution Technology/Nature, environment and pollution technology” This study found that Wistar rats fed with grass extracts from mining areas accumulated trace metals, particularly in the spleen, leading to organ pathology and signs of toxicity.
May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” This notice states that the article has been withdrawn due to the journal's transfer to a new publisher and reports no research findings.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients can help manage menopause symptoms and prevent related health issues.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses both conventional and new pharmaceutical treatments for hair loss, as well as various natural and herbal remedies, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2009 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This study found that low levels of ferritin and iron were common among women with diffuse hair loss, suggesting these tests could be useful in evaluating such patients.
13 citations
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October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
9 citations
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January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study found that moisture sorption properties of wool and hair fibers from various animals were similar, despite different structural features, with sorbed water being more ordered than liquid water.
8 citations
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October 1996 in “JAMA” This case report discusses a 17-year-old student's contraceptive use and pregnancy history without providing new research findings.
29 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological Trace Element Research” January 2026 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” This study found that living environment significantly influenced Fe concentrations in dog and cat hair, with outdoor animals showing higher levels than those kept indoors.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This study reports that a novel multimodal approach, combining tattoo machine–assisted drug delivery of hair loss treatments with oral and topical medications, may enhance hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients, though larger controlled studies are needed to confirm these early findings.
1 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences” This study found that smoking may lead to earlier onset of androgenetic alopecia in Nigerian subjects, potentially mediated by alterations in serum trace elements.
January 1997 in “Journal of agricultural medicine and community health” This study found that scalp hair from individuals with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus had significantly different contents of zinc, copper, lead, cadmium, and aluminum compared to controls.
22 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the role of iron from cosmetic sources in skin nutrition and reports no clinical results, highlighting its significance for skin, hair, and nail health.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Nanomaterials” In this study, the researchers synthesized copper-doped mesoporous silica nanoparticles and observed that they enhance tumor microenvironment regulation and, when paired with disulfiram, effectively kill cancer cells while also showing synergistic anti-tumor effects with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Goat hair shows changes in metal levels and stress when goats move from indoors to mountain pastures.
In this study, researchers developed a novel gel formulation combining zinc oxide nanoparticles and finasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers, which showed promising results for topical delivery and effective skin penetration, potentially offering a new treatment approach for androgenic alopecia.
February 2019 in “Trace elements and electrolytes” This study found that women with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of zinc, copper, and ferritin in their serum compared to healthy controls.
This study found a correlation between zinc levels in hair and serum, and alkaline phosphatase activity in acne phlegmonosa and alopecia areata patients.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Bioactive materials” The researchers reported that a newly developed ionic liquid-based microemulsion significantly improved the local delivery of copper peptides in mice, enhancing hair growth-related factor activation while offering a safer, non-invasive alternative to existing treatments for hair loss.