November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that many women aged 40 to 65 in urban Bangalore have magnesium intake below recommended levels, with symptoms like hair loss and muscle cramps being widespread.
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January 1989 This study found that growth affects selenium deposition in hair, nails, and other tissues of adult and weanling rats, indicating dietary and physiological factors may influence selenium levels.
September 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences” This study quantitatively determined zinc concentrations in several leafy vegetables from Tudun Wada-Makera, finding that Amaranthus tricolor had the highest zinc concentration and Brassica olaracea the lowest.
October 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” This review highlights the potential of microneedle technology in traditional Chinese medicine as a promising transdermal delivery system for skin diseases, showcasing improved efficacy and reduced side effects of TCM ingredients while discussing the challenges of its clinical application.
February 2026 in “Pakistan Veterinary Journal” In this study of White cashmere goat ewes and their offspring in Tibet, selenium and vitamin E supplementation improved antioxidant capacity and serum biochemical indices and enhanced secondary hair follicle development in lambs, but did not significantly alter fecal microbiota composition.
December 2023 in “Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology” This study in mice found that a zinc-deficient diet suppressed body weight gain and increased kidney and cecum tissue weight without decreasing serum alkaline phosphatase activity. Additionally, zinc deficiency caused alopecia and intestinal changes in C57BL/6J mice, potentially affecting nutritional status.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences” This study found a negative correlation between lead and calcium levels in the scalp hair and finger nails of exposed and unexposed males, with variations suggesting these tissues can reflect metabolic changes over time.
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October 2011 in “Biological trace element research” This study observed that lower serum copper levels may be linked to premature hair graying in young patients compared to controls.
March 1995 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” This review discusses zinc's role in dog metabolism and suggests that zinc from amino acid chelates might be better absorbed than from inorganic sources, but reports no new experimental results.
This review discusses various environmental pollutants and their potential role in promoting mitochondrial dysfunction, which may contribute to aging-related diseases, cancer, and other adverse health outcomes, but reports no new experimental results.
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December 1942 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This article reviews the classification and characteristics of water soluble vitamins, focusing on their varying solubility and functions, and reports no new experimental findings.
The authors of this study concluded that higher calcium levels in hair may indicate early metabolic changes leading to osteopenia or osteoporosis in menopausal women, even before detectable by standard DEXA imaging.
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, the authors reported that feeding cashmere goats with essential oil-cobalt significantly enhanced their growth, meat quality, and fiber quality, while stimulating immune-related physiological changes.
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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.
This study identified ten key magistral dermatological formulations, such as personalized trichological preparations and Kligman’s formula, which fill critical gaps unmet by standardized products, particularly in cases like pediatric scabies or autoimmune mucosal diseases, illustrating the role of compounding in precision medicine.
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January 2017 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems” This review classifies engineered nanomaterials by composition and application in biomedicine, highlighting diverse uses like regenerative medicine and potential occupational side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “iScience” This study found distinct hair metal profiles in Parkinson's disease patients, with lower iron and copper, higher manganese and arsenic, and explored their link to gut dysfunction and microbiota dysbiosis, suggesting hair metal analysis as a promising diagnostic tool.
December 2023 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” This study found that nano-sized molybdenum accelerated hair growth and enhanced the effectiveness of minoxidil in a mouse model by reducing oxidative stress-related molecules.
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February 2005 in “Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy & Radiative Transfer/Journal of quantitative spectroscopy & radiative transfer” This study found that hair content of iron and zinc does not play a role in chemotherapy-induced alopecia in children with cancer.
March 2023 in “MDPI eBooks” This reprint reviews 14 papers on advances in solid-phase microextraction techniques for bioanalysis, reporting no new results.
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October 2022 in “Cell Reports Physical Science” This study developed a novel mineralization strategy using metal-polyphenol coordination for dynamic control of nano-scale processes, enhancing hydrogels that support wound healing with antibacterial and angiogenesis-promoting properties.
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February 2018 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the relationship between zinc deficiency and skin disorders, emphasizing zinc transporters' roles, but it reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential benefits of regulating zinc levels via transporters.
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July 2019 in “Chemical papers/Chemické zvesti” This study developed and optimized a molecularly imprinted polymer-based electrochemical sensor, demonstrating its ability to detect minoxidil with high sensitivity and selectivity at concentrations as low as 0.3 nM, and successfully applied it for minoxidil measurement in various real sample matrices.
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January 2020 in “Women's health reports” This study found that iron therapy improved nonhematological symptoms and cognitive function in women with iron deficiency anemia, highlighting the need for attention to these symptoms in improving quality of life.
January 2004 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This study found that sodium fluoride concentrations inhibited the growth of human hair follicles in vitro, while sodium selenite at a specific concentration mitigated its toxicity.
April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” This study suggests that selenium deficiency accelerates aging-related health deterioration in mice with short telomeres, providing a model for exploring selenium’s role in human aging.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study found that among 100 females with chronic telogen effluvium, approximately two-thirds had low levels of serum ferritin and vitamin D, while vitamin B12 deficiency was observed in only about one-third of the participants.
May 2026 in “Drug Delivery” This study introduces a co-design framework using finite element analysis to optimize separable bubble microneedles, demonstrating enhanced transdermal and sublingual drug delivery in preclinical models. In vivo results showed faster hair regrowth and glucose lowering in animals, indicating potential improvements over traditional methods.
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January 2016 This study found that wild and ancient maize genotypes host endophytes that can suppress fungal pathogens and aid in nutrient acquisition, supporting their potential role in plant growth and resilience.
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November 2021 in “European Journal of Clinical Nutrition” In this study, non-anemic menstruating women with iron deficiency showed significant associations with symptoms such as recent hair loss at serum ferritin levels ≤ 20 µg/l and restless legs syndrome at levels ≤ 50 µg/l.