research Zinc, Copper, and Iron in Selected Skin Diseases
Zinc, copper, and iron are important for skin health and may help diagnose skin diseases.
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research Clinical Snippets: Discoveries in Dermatology and Related Fields
Topical Imiquimod may fight vascular tumors by affecting blood vessels or the immune system, low iron might be linked to some hair loss, removing the top skin layer helps vitamin C get in, genetic testing helps diagnose skin conditions, and too much iron could worsen skin inflammation.
research Synthesis of Novel Iron Nanoparticles Using the Aqueous Extract of the Pumpkin Plant and Their Use in the Treatment of Burns
Iron nanoparticles made from pumpkin extract effectively treated burns and promoted healing in mice.
research Retrospective Evaluation of Patients with the Diagnosis of Telogen Effluvium
Many people with hair loss had low iron and ferritin levels.
research Iron Deficiency Anemia Pruritus: A Review with Proposed Mechanisms of Action
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
research Clinico-Laboratory and Trichoscopic Evaluation of Various Patterns of Female Baldness: A Prospective Case-Control Study
Hormones and iron deficiency are linked to female pattern hair loss, and hair thinning patterns are similar across different types of this condition.
research Low Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin Levels in Young Women with Diffuse Hair Loss
Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.
research Recurrent Episodes of Hair Loss in a 37-Year-Old Woman
The woman's hair loss was mainly due to stress and low iron levels, and her hair grew back after treatment.
research Characteristics of Central Cicatricial Centrifugal Alopecia in Elderly vs. Younger Patients
Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
research Comorbid Laboratory Abnormalities in Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients
Many women with hair loss also have zinc deficiency, iron depletion, or thyroid issues.
research Hair Loss: Who Needs Laboratory Tests?
Not all hair loss patients need lab tests; patient history and physical exams are key to deciding who does.
research The Convergence Between Diagnostic Methods in Women With Non-Scarring Hair Loss
Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
research Alopecia Areata in Childhood
Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
research The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review
Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
research Biochemical and Trichological Characterization of Diffuse Alopecia in Women
Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
research A Hospital-Based Study to Determine Causes of Diffuse Hair Loss in Women
The main causes of diffuse hair loss in women are telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, often related to stress and iron deficiency.
research The Role of Anemia and Vitamin D Levels in Acute and Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Low iron levels are a significant risk factor for hair loss, while high vitamin D levels might be a response to hair loss, not a cause.
research A Case of Premature Hair Graying Treated with Ferrous Sulfate
Iron supplements can restore normal hair color in cases of premature graying linked to iron deficiency.
research Evaluation of MCV/RDW Ratio and Correlations with Ferritin in Telogen Effluvium Patients
Iron deficiency anemia may contribute to hair loss in women with Telogen effluvium.
research Serum Ferritin Levels in Women with Telogen Effluvium: Do They Play a Role?
Iron deficiency is more common in women with excessive hair loss.
research Writer’s Cramp Presentation of Woodhouse–Sakati Syndrome – Out of the Woods
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
research Clinical and Histological Challenge in the Differential Diagnosis of Diffuse Alopecia: Female Androgenetic Alopecia, Telogen Effluvium, and Alopecia Areata – Part II
Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
research Diseases of the Skin: Treatment of Scalp Disorders
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.
research Hair Loss
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.
research Telogen Effluvium Treated With Serenoa Repens Supplement
A supplement with Serenoa repens improved hair loss in a patient.
research Diffuse Hair Loss and Accompanying Findings in Female Patients
Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.
research Effects of Age and Sex on the Comorbidities of Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study
Alopecia Areata is linked to a higher risk of several diseases, which vary with age and sex.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Review of Acute and Chronic Forms
Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
research Familial and Sporadic Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Most patients with Porphyria Cutanea Tarda had skin blisters and were often affected by hepatitis C and alcohol abuse, with differences between familial and sporadic cases.
research Clinicoepidemiological Observational Study of Acquired Alopecias in Females Correlating with Anemia and Thyroid Function
The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.