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September 2010 in “Fitoterapia” Extracts from Tridax procumbens L. have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and block inflammation-causing enzymes.
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November 2011 in “Reproductive Sciences” Brazilian women with PCOS and both menstrual irregularity and high male hormone levels have a higher chance of having metabolic syndrome.
359 citations,
September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
104 citations,
January 2016 in “Food & Function” Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.
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October 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Eclipta alba extract may help treat obesity by blocking fat cell formation and lowering blood lipid levels.
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August 2023 in “Gels” The hydrogel with silver and ibuprofen promotes wound healing and fights infection.
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November 2022 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with hidradenitis suppurativa often have lower vitamin D levels, weaker hip bones, and altered bone metabolism markers.
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin D levels are not correlated with chronic hair loss in Telogen Effluvium patients.
January 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” COVID-19 vaccination may lower vitamin D levels and cause hair loss.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requiring high doses of calcium and vitamin D for treatment.
March 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Low vitamin D levels are linked to higher rates of hair loss in women.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” People with non-scarring hair loss often have lower vitamin D levels than those without hair loss.
3 citations,
July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Vitamin D helps regulate calcium levels in the body.
December 2013 in “대한피부과학회지” Korean women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of ferritin, testosterone, and vitamin D than average.
105 citations,
March 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata patients often have low vitamin D levels, suggesting they might benefit from vitamin D supplements.
41 citations,
June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Beard and scalp hair cells have different gene expressions, which may affect beard growth characteristics.
January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics” Most women with depression in the study had low vitamin D levels.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Estrogen deficiency can reduce the enzyme activity needed to activate vitamin D.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” The study concluded that low iron and vitamin D levels in women might play a role in chronic hair loss, despite no significant difference between those with and without hair loss.
February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
28 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Low vitamin D can worsen pediatric alopecia areata.
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September 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have abnormal thyroid hormones, thyroid antibodies, antinuclear antibodies, low vitamin D, and high C-reactive protein levels.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
June 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Two new compounds were found that could promote hair growth as well or better than minoxidil.
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June 2022 in “Scientific reports” Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women generally want more hair volume, which becomes a concern around menopause due to hair loss.
66 citations,
March 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
17 citations,
June 2012 in “The Anatolian journal of cardiology” Premature hair graying may be a sign of increased risk for heart disease, indicating biological age is more important than actual age.