January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
April 2010 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, was associated with iron deficiency in females in Qom Province, Iran.
This review discusses supplements used to alleviate side effects of chemotherapy, highlighting various natural remedies, but reports no original clinical research findings.
April 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Certain hairstyles can cause scalp diseases, smoking is linked to hair loss, 5% minoxidil foam is effective for hair loss treatment, and various factors influence wound healing and hair growth.
May 2023 in “Journal of Applied Cosmetology” In this randomized controlled trial, researchers found that participants with androgenic alopecia taking an Annurca apple extract supplement showed significant increases in hair density and weight and reduced hair loss compared to a placebo, with good skin and gastrointestinal tolerability over 180 days.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that patients with premature hair graying had lower serum levels of iron, copper, and calcium, which correlated with the severity of graying.
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January 2016 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that female students experiencing diffuse hair fall had significantly lower Vitamin D3 levels compared to healthy controls.
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This review discusses the prognosis and treatment options for hair shaft disorders, finding no studies but suggesting some disorders improve with specific treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while gentle hair care remains essential.
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January 2014 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” This study discovered that a specific G to C mutation in the ornithine aminotransferase gene is linked to the retarded hair growth phenotype in mice and may serve as a model for human gyrate atrophy.
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July 2018 in “Pediatrics” This case report describes a previously healthy 3-year-old girl who developed scurvy symptoms not directly linked to vitamin C dietary deficiency, highlighting the potential for misdiagnosis in similar cases.
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January 2002 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that long-pulsed ruby laser treatment effectively reduced hair density on the beard and chest of male-to-female transsexuals, achieving a 50–90% reduction maintained over six months.
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November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” This article presents a comprehensive overview of hair microscopy techniques and their diagnostic potential for systemic and cutaneous disorders, emphasizing its usefulness in resource-limited settings and highlighting the underutilization of this non-invasive method due to lack of awareness.
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April 2016 in “Más dermatología” This study found that the dietary supplement RJ-SP4AGA significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in post-menopausal women with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks.
September 2026 in “Anali Mečnikìvsʹkogo ìnstitutu” This clinical case report found that after 12 months, hair transplantation using direct hair implantation in a patient with stage IV androgenetic alopecia showed high graft survival rates and preserved natural hair growth.
August 2026 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study evaluated a 90-day oral iron supplementation regimen in adults with moderate to severe iron deficiency anemia, finding significant hematological improvements, symptom resolution, and good tolerability, supporting its effectiveness as a nutritional approach for managing this condition.
This study found that low-level light therapy and fractional lasers are effective and safe treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with the greatest improvements in hair density and thickness seen in combination therapies.
This study reports that low-level light therapy and fractional lasers are effective and safe treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with more pronounced results when combined with other therapies.
This case report highlights hair loss as a side effect of tacrolimus-based immunosuppression in a kidney transplant patient, improving after switching to cyclosporine A. The authors emphasize the importance of monitoring and managing such side effects to ensure treatment adherence and patient well-being.
This case report from a kidney transplant patient highlights significant alopecia linked to tacrolimus-based immunosuppression, with improvement seen after switching to cyclosporine A, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and managing hair loss to support treatment adherence and patient quality of life.
In this study, PRP combined with systemic therapy for androgenetic alopecia showed higher, but not statistically significant, improvements in hair density and width compared to PRP alone, with no increase in side effects; further prospective studies are recommended.
This study found that androgenetic alopecia patients treated with a combination of PRP and systemic therapy experienced greater but non-significant improvements in hair density and width compared to PRP monotherapy, without additional adverse effects, suggesting potential benefits for further exploration of combination regimens.
In this case report, a 38-year-old woman with lifelong monilethrix and progressive frontal scalp thinning associated with androgenetic alopecia highlights the diagnostic and management challenges when these hair conditions coexist.
In this case study, a 38-year-old woman with monilethrix, a hair shaft disorder causing hair fragility, was also diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia, leading the authors to emphasize the complexity in diagnosing and managing such combined hair conditions.
January 2026 in “http://isrctn.com/” The food supplement may help reduce hair shedding and improve hair growth.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case report, a multimodal Ayurvedic treatment combining Gunjadi Taila, Rasayana therapy, and Prachhanna Karma successfully reduced hair fall, scalp itching, dandruff, and dryness in a 32-year-old male, suggesting its effectiveness for managing these scalp disorders.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling” This review discusses the role of vitamin D receptor signaling in hair follicle biology for alopecia treatment and underscores the need for continued research, without presenting new clinical results.
July 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found no significant differences in platelet concentration or hair growth outcomes between single-spin and double-spin PRP centrifugation methods for treating androgenic alopecia, suggesting that the simpler single-spin approach may be preferable.
July 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the researchers found no significant difference in platelet concentration, hair density improvement, or changes in terminal and vellus hair rates between single-spin and double-spin PRP centrifugation protocols in treating androgenic alopecia.
This review discusses the role of perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia and explores potential anti-fibrotic therapies targeting specific signaling pathways, but it reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses the role of perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia and explores potential treatment strategies targeting fibrotic signaling pathways, but reports no new clinical results.