February 2024 in “BioMetals” Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead can increase cancer risk and worsen outcomes.
84 citations,
February 2013 in “Clinica chimica acta” Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
3 citations,
May 2014 in “InTech eBooks” Copper deficiency may cause hair loss, and treating it could involve nutrition and hormones.
1 citations,
February 2021 in “Animal feed science and technology” Organic selenium may offer better retention and less waste in puppies.
December 2022 in “Himi, himijn tehnologijn hùrèèlèngijn èrdèm šinžilgèènij bùtèèl” Hair products with copper and zinc enriched yeast made hair thicker and denser.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
March 2024 in “Animal nutrition” Adding both soluble and insoluble fibers, especially beet pulp, to the diet of pregnant sows helps improve their health and the growth of their piglets in hot weather.
September 2020 in “Nature, Environment and Pollution Technology/Nature, environment and pollution technology” Eating plants from polluted areas can cause liver and kidney damage in rats due to toxic metals.
18 citations,
September 2011 in “Livestock science” Maternal Nano-Se supplements improve fetal hair follicle development in cashmere goats.
10 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology” Different silkworm varieties have varying nutrient levels in their powders, which may promote hair growth.
August 2023 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” Color changes in Minoxidil hair products do not affect their effectiveness.
Hair analysis can help identify specific minerals and amino acids linked to various diseases.
January 1974 in “Nippon Nōgei Kagakukaishi/Nihon Nougei Kagakkaishi” Applying L-methionine and L-serine to the skin promotes the most hair growth.
1 citations,
November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Women using hair relaxers with alopecia had lower zinc levels, suggesting zinc deficiency might contribute to hair loss.
December 2021 in “Vestnik Rossiĭskoĭ akademii meditsinskikh nauk / Rossiĭskaia akademiia meditsinskikh nauk” Personalized vitamin and trace element treatment improves hair density and reduces hair loss in men with early-stage androgenic alopecia.
9 citations,
April 2018 in “Biology of reproduction” Diet changes hormone levels in pregnant ewes by affecting metabolism, not placental synthesis.
Women with a certain type of hair loss have more copper in the back of their head than the front, and treatment can normalize hair but not copper levels.
78 citations,
May 2018 in “Plant Soil and Environment” AMF inoculation boosts tea plant growth and nutrient absorption.
30 citations,
March 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
35 citations,
June 2018 in “Urology” The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
108 citations,
August 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Microneedling is promising for treating various skin issues but needs more research to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
January 2022 in “Bio web of conferences/BIO web of conferences” The conclusion is that normal trace element levels in newborn calves' hair are between the 25th and 75th percentiles, and levels outside this may indicate diselementosis.
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.
January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.
3 citations,
April 2015 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” The woman has scurvy and needs more vitamin C.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BLZ-100 is safe for use in skin cancer surgery and may help identify cancerous tissue.
192 citations,
September 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
21 citations,
February 2021 in “BMJ case reports” Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
10 citations,
August 2012 in “Clinical Pharmacokinectics” Type 2 diabetes does not change how metformin works in obese pregnant women, so dosage adjustments are not needed.
8 citations,
December 2021 in “BMJ neurology open” Sodium selenate was found to be safe and possibly slows Alzheimer's progression, but more research is needed.