15 citations
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March 1987 in “Phycologia” This study found that phosphorus limitation in Chaetophorales strains led to enhanced hair formation and increased phosphatase activity, suggesting a significant relationship between phosphorus status and morphology.
This study observed telogenic defluvium and dystrophic hair loss in patients with nutritional deficits, with reversible damage when diet improves and stress is alleviated.
January 2024 in “JAAD case reports” This study discusses zinc's vital role in skin cell growth and how its deficiency can lead to acrodermatitis enteropathica, marked by symptoms like alopecia and dermatitis. It notes that similar symptoms appear in people with certain metabolic conditions, referred to as acrodermatitis dysmetabolica.
October 2021 in “Utah State Research and Scholarship (Utah State University)” This study found that folic acid deficiency in infant mice moderately worsened rotaviral disease, while zinc deficiency did not significantly affect rotaviral disease progression.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study found that switching from brand name to generic drugs raises issues like patient and specialist information gaps, lack of collaboration between physicians and pharmacists, ineffective communication, and profit motives.
1 citations
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June 2009 in “Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management” This article discusses the dual nature of selenium, highlighting its essential metabolic roles and potential toxicity at high doses, and reports no new experimental findings.
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.
146 citations
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May 2002 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that cathepsin L deficiency in mice led to significant abnormalities in hair follicle development and cycling, including disrupted hair shaft outgrowth and premature hair growth phase entry.
134 citations
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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.
95 citations
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February 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the role of nutraceuticals in combating skin aging but reports no new clinical results, focusing on their mechanisms of action and potential effectiveness for dermatologists.
88 citations
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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.
70 citations
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March 2008 in “Mechanisms of Ageing and Development” This review discusses genome maintenance mechanisms critical for preventing age-related diseases by preserving stem and progenitor cell potential, but reports no new empirical findings.
68 citations
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August 2009 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study systematically reviewed clinical findings in trichothiodystrophy patients and suggested a new clinico-genetic classification to help better understand the ichthyotic phenotype and its management.
66 citations
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November 1997 in “Nutrition” This study found that while micronutrient abnormalities are common among patients receiving home parenteral nutrition, serious consequences from these abnormalities are rare.
34 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteomic analysis can identify genetic differences in mouse hair, helping understand hair defects and variations.
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.
27 citations
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September 2015 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses the main issues affecting hair health, assesses the safety of certain shampoo ingredients, and highlights areas for future research; it reports no clinical results.
26 citations
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March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This review discusses the evaluation, clinical presentation, and cutaneous manifestations of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, focusing on differential diagnosis challenges with polycystic ovary syndrome, and reports no new clinical findings.
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.
21 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Vitamin B12, folate, ferritin, and iron levels are not linked to alopecia areata.
11 citations
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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.
11 citations
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September 1973 in “Canadian Journal of Botany” This study found that strontium cannot fully substitute for calcium in oat seedling root and root hair growth, though it may help mitigate toxic effects from other ions.
10 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study retrospectively analyzed 3028 patients with telogen effluvium, finding that 6.2% had iron deficiency anemia and vitamin D deficiency was common, especially in women who were more often prescribed vitamin D therapy.
10 citations
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August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” This review explores hair signs related to nutrition disorders, such as thin and dyspigmented hair, without presenting new clinical findings; the authors highlight unknowns regarding underlying causes.
7 citations
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July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This guide provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing periocular hair disorders, which can range from benign conditions to those posing serious health risks.
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.
4 citations
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December 2002 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review discusses the role of ovarian steroids in skin and hair metabolism, and suggests estrogens could slow skin aging post-menopause, while minoxidil is effective for women's hair loss.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Bangladesh Society of Physiologist” This study found that patients experiencing hair loss had significantly lower serum levels of zinc and copper compared to healthy controls.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “CES Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia” This review discusses the nutritional causes of dermatologic diseases in small animals and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and treating these conditions in veterinary practice.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This review highlights that while bariatric surgery is effective for weight loss and health improvement, it also presents significant postoperative physical and psychological challenges, emphasizing the need for holistic care to ensure long-term success in treating obesity.