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February 1978 in “Journal of Pediatric Surgery” In a study of 11 pediatric surgical patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN), it was found that long-term TPN led to significant zinc deficiency in three patients, resulting in dermatitis, alopecia, and enterocolitis, which responded well to intravenous zinc therapy. Short-term TPN patients maintained normal plasma zinc levels. The findings suggested that zinc deficiency during long-term TPN was due to insufficient zinc in the nutritional solutions, particularly for older children, and that zinc demand increased during the anabolic phase. The study recommended regular inclusion of adequate zinc in all TPN solutions to support growth and tissue repair.
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Hair loss after weight loss surgery can improve over time.
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
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March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
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September 2022 in “Foods” Some nutraceuticals may help in COVID-19 prevention and treatment, but more research is needed.
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November 1992 in “Archives of dermatology” Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
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April 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The document concludes that more research is needed on the hepatitis B vaccine's side effects and the effectiveness of certain treatments for specific diseases.
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The document concludes that there is no credible evidence that distant healing works, and it should not be further studied in medical literature.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tamoxifen can cause total hair loss but its benefits outweigh this side effect.
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May 1985 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” Biotin deficiency in patients on total parenteral nutrition can cause serious symptoms but can be treated with biotin supplements.
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Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
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