15 citations
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January 1954 in “Endocrinology” This investigation examined the hypothesis that thyroid hormones in hair contribute to hair growth by supplying iodine, but it presents no new results.
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April 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report observed that two teenagers developed skin issues, including abscess-like pustules, after taking kelp supplements, which cleared when the supplements were discontinued.
6 citations
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that arylhydantoin and arylthiohydantoin derivatives with hydroxybutyl or methyl side-chains showed superior androgen receptor binding affinity and may serve as promising radioiodinated AR ligands.
5 citations
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January 1964 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Iodine is absorbed by hair just below the skin surface.
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January 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” This study reports that topical iodine can initiate, control, and complete the regeneration of human scar tissue, with hair playing a key role in the process.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” This study found that using Urtica cannabina extract shampoo led to increased levels of copper, zinc, and iodine in the scalp hair of Mongolian women, along with improvements in hair growth, diameter, and density compared to a regular shampoo.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study highlighted that excessive iodide intake from the supplement TauriNac was associated with the development of hypothyroidism in a cystic fibrosis patient, which reversed upon discontinuation.
This study investigated whether the iodine concentration in hair correlates with spontaneous tinea capitis cure at puberty but does not report new clinical findings.
August 2000 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” This study used novel methods to detect and map iodine concentrations in pig skin, finding iodine present in the coating, stratum corneum, and tissue around hair follicles.
June 2025 in “Journal of Biochemistry International” In this case report, the successful treatment of iodine deficiency in a one-month-old female buffalo calf with alopecia was described, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and management to ensure proper growth and development.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Thyroid Research and Practice” This study found that low-dose radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer produced short-term adverse effects like loss of taste, xerostomia, and hair loss, which were self-limiting.
1 citations
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January 2008 This paper details the early stages of human scar regeneration using topical iodine and examines hair's role in the regeneration process, noting hair's ability to move freely and transport regenerative material.
1 citations
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October 1935 in “Nature” Potassium iodide prevents hair loss and reduces toxicity from thallium acetate.
February 2026 in “Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy” In this study, male patients treated with 150 mCi of radioactive iodine showed no negative impact on fertility, but long-term studies with larger groups are needed to further assess hormonal effects and sperm health after this treatment.
June 2022 in “Al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences” This study found that 660 nm laser treatment and povidone iodine both eradicated Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in mice wounds, with the laser enhancing healing, and the combination provided additive or synergistic healing benefits.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Povidone-iodine nail solution effectively treats nail infections caused by chemotherapy.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study found that methylene blue staining may reveal anatomical details of intraepidermal nerve fibre endings in the rat mystacial pad with greater clarity than the zinc iodide-osmium tetroxide technique.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study observed that methylene blue staining and zinc iodide-osmium tetroxide techniques effectively revealed anatomical details of intraepidermal nerve fibre endings in the rat's mystacial pad, suggesting their potential role in mechanoreception.
January 2024 in “Pediatrics International” In this case study, a 6-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder developed iodine deficiency hypothyroidism due to extreme picky eating, illustrating the need for flexible dietary interventions in similar cases.
3 citations
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July 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This letter discusses a case of iododerma in pregnancy linked to iodinated multivitamin use, but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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July 2007 in “Cancer biology & therapy” This study found that 86% of patients with follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma were alive and nearly two-thirds remained in complete remission eight years after initial treatment with the radioimmunotherapy drug Bexxar.
73 citations
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May 1976 in “JAMA” This case report associates severe zinc deficiency with long-term total parenteral nutrition, suggesting the need for trace element supplementation in such nutritional management.
65 citations
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August 2016 in “Metabolic brain disease” This study found that children with autism spectrum disorder generally have lower levels of both essential and toxic trace elements in their hair compared to controls.
54 citations
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May 2021 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” This study found that a novel hybrid bilayer scaffold system enhanced wound healing in an in-vivo model by promoting cell viability, migration, and preventing infection, showing potential as an advanced dressing for cutaneous wounds.
35 citations
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August 1978 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” In this study, a sole diet of Leucaena leucocephala caused hypothyroidism and poor weight gain in steers, but mineral supplementation improved some symptoms without normalizing thyroid hormone levels.
27 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series B” This study found that experimentally induced iodine deficiency in growing male lambs led to hypothyroidism, resulting in stunted growth, reduced wool production, and disrupted sexual maturity.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This article reviews the link between certain dietary supplements, such as vitamins B6/B12, iodine, whey, and muscle-building products, and acne, emphasizing the need for dermatologists to discuss supplement use with patients; it reports no new results.
5 citations
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June 2017 in “BJU international” In this review, the authors highlight the occupational risks faced by pregnant urologists, such as radiation and exposure to certain medications, and emphasize the importance of avoiding specific drugs and practicing good hygiene, but note limited data on radiation risk.