10 citations
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June 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article challenges the idea that low serum ferritin is not associated with chronic diffuse telogen hair loss by questioning the validity of 'normal' serum ferritin reference ranges.
9 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study found that a majority of dermatologists in Saudi Arabia believe in using vitamins and minerals to treat hair loss but emphasized the need for more research to confirm their effectiveness.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This study examined skin biopsies from a woman with Addison disease and found melanocytic hyperpigmentation in the epidermis, with a notable melanocyte/keratinocyte ratio indicating increased melanocyte presence in the arm compared to the thigh.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “World journal of gastroenterology” This report describes a case where a gluten-free diet may have resolved trichotillomania in a young patient, suggesting a relationship between celiac disease and certain behavioral disorders.
9 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found an association between low serum ferritin levels and alopecia in women, suggesting a potential role of iron in hair health and paving the way for further research.
8 citations
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May 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” This study found that Cur-Fe-mesoporous silica nanoparticles synergistically inhibited scar formation and promoted hair follicle regeneration in skin burn wound healing by releasing bioactive components like SiO32−, Fe3+, and Fe-Cur chelates.
8 citations
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January 1984 in “Veterinary Pathology” This study found no conclusive link between prolonged mibolerone treatment and perifollicular mineralization in toy poodles, suggesting it may instead be a senile change common in the breed.
7 citations
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June 2024 in “PubMed” This study found that bariatric surgery led to significant weight loss in patients, but it also resulted in complications like nutrient deficiencies, highlighting the need for dietary compliance and professional follow-up.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This narrative review found that post-COVID-19 hair loss, particularly telogen effluvium, poses a significant mental and social burden, with minoxidil potentially aiding recovery, although more clinical research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
7 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review discusses premature graying of hair, highlighting risk factors like smoking and vitamin deficiencies, and suggests that addressing underlying conditions may reverse the graying process.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” In this study, reduced serum levels of iron, copper, and calcium were associated with premature graying of hair, suggesting that supplementation might help, but more research is needed to fully understand the relationship.
7 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” This study introduces a tabletop technique demonstrating that endogenous biomagnetic fields from human hair can induce red blood cells agglutination and Rouleaux formations.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” This study found that vitamin D was positively associated with serum ferritin levels in Korean women without metabolic syndrome, but this association was not observed in those with metabolic syndrome.
7 citations
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January 2012 This study used artificial neural networks to predict hair loss by analyzing factors like gender and zinc deficiency, suggesting neural networks may effectively model hair loss prediction.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” This study suggests that elevated levels of certain heavy metals, rather than zinc, may play a causative role in primary chronic telogen effluvium.
6 citations
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April 1989 in “Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms” Sulphur in hair follicles increases from the bulb and then levels off, while other elements vary in distribution.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” In this case study, a 14-year-old female with premature hair graying showed improved hair color after treatment with a topical Melitane 5% formulation and oral hair supplements.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation” This report presents a case of hereditary elliptocytosis in a 37-year-old woman with iron deficiency anemia, identifying a high percentage of elliptocytes in her blood after treatment.
6 citations
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October 2012 in “BMJ” This case report describes a 37-year-old woman whose recurrent hair shedding was associated with low iron stores and a miscarriage, with improvements seen after increased iron intake.
6 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” This case report describes a 5-year-old girl whose undiagnosed Coeliac disease presented with symptoms of alopecia, iron deficiency anemia, and trichobezoar, indicating a link between malabsorption, anemia, and resulting pica.
6 citations
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February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
5 citations
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January 1976 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that sodium and potassium hair levels may serve as sex-specific indicators, with slight differences in copper and iron content between males and females, particularly during the female reproductive period.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that FucoPol hydrogel membranes can effectively deliver model drugs such as caffeine and diclofenac sodium via different loading methods, with notable mechanical and release properties, suggesting their potential as platforms for topical drug delivery.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of male-pattern baldness in men with a family history of hair loss, and links low serum transferrin saturation levels to both conditions.
5 citations
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October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering” This study analyzed vegetable crops and found beets and potatoes to have high iron content, suggesting they can meet the daily requirements for essential minerals manganese and iron.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Iron supplements can restore normal hair color in cases of premature graying linked to iron deficiency.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the roles of resident macrophages in the liver and lung, emphasizing their unique contributions to maintaining tissue homeostasis and the interface between circulation and external environments, but reports no new findings.
4 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” This article introduces a hypothesis that the enzyme catalase in processed meats may be a probable cause of higher cancer incidence due to its emission of electromagnetic fields, but no new clinical results are provided.
4 citations
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June 2016 in “Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei” This study describes a clinical investigation of telogen effluvium with iron deficiency anemia, comparing treatment with Fe2+ salts alone to Fe2+ salts plus topical Qilib, but reports no new results.