Nutrition plays a key role in managing skin disorders, with specific dietary changes helping improve conditions like acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia, and skin cancer.
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August 1940 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review discusses the historical understanding of nutritional dermatoses related to Vitamin B complex deficiencies and reports no new experimental results.
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September 1941 in “Journal of Nutrition” This study found that male rats on a riboflavin-deficient diet gained significantly less weight and developed symptoms such as alopecia and dermatitis compared to control rats receiving riboflavin.
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August 1982 in “PubMed” This article reviews zinc deficiency disorders, highlighting their clinical features and treatment with zinc therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
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.
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February 2023 in “Pediatrician (St Petersburg)” This article reports two cases of iron deficiency anemia in Russian adolescent girls, highlighting the role of low iron stores at birth in developing anemia during puberty.
September 1989 in “Neuroscience letters” This review discusses the role of biotin in metabolism and its dietary requirements, but provides no new experimental findings.
This study, conducted in Indramayu, Indonesia, reported that iron supplementation significantly increased hemoglobin levels in infants, while zinc supplementation reduced persistent diarrhea risk but increased susceptibility to runny nose and measles; complex interactions with diet warrant further investigation.
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May 2020 in “Cureus” This review analyzes the molecular and genetic roles of zinc, its connection to diarrheal disease, dietary recommendations, and the impacts of zinc deficiency on health, but reports no new data.
This review clarifies that non-anaemic iron deficiency in non-pregnant premenopausal women often arises from menstrual iron losses and can cause symptoms like hair loss, while in post-menopausal women and adult men, iron deficiency anaemia frequently indicates chronic intestinal bleeding.
November 2024 in “Journal of Medical and Life Science” This case report describes a 33-year-old woman whose symptoms improved significantly after vitamin D and zinc supplementation, highlighting the importance of diagnosing and managing deficiencies to enhance quality of life in young women.
July 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” This study highlighted knuckle hyperpigmentation as an early sign of vitamin B12 deficiency, indicating a potential link to megaloblastic anemia in the vegetarian population in India.
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October 1982 in “PubMed” This article reports two cases where zinc deficiency caused by excessive bowel resection and parenteral nutrition led to skin lesions that improved rapidly with zinc sulfate supplementation.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” In this case-control study, researchers observed that vitamin B12 deficiency was significantly associated with diffuse hair loss and muco-cutaneous pigmentation in patients, suggesting these may serve as clinical markers for dermatologists to consider when diagnosing vitamin B12 deficiency.
January 2023 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews emerging side effects of various nutritional supplements and alternative medicine practices, highlighting potential toxicities and stressing the need for careful identification and management by healthcare professionals.
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May 2023 in “Cutis” In this source, it is highlighted that dermatologists can identify and manage eating disorders early, potentially improving outcomes and reducing irreversible damage from malnutrition, though specific results are not reported.
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December 2017 in “Basrah Journal of veterinary Research” This study in Basra province sheep reported that zinc and copper deficiencies were linked to various clinical signs and affected oxidative stress and antioxidant levels.
July 2021 in “Clinical Medicine” This article discusses the diagnosis and management of iron deficiency without anemia, but reports no new results; comments on dermatological aspects are also included.
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July 2013 in “EDIS” This fact sheet discusses the impacts of zinc deficiency, including its effects on the immune system, cognitive function, and growth in children, and highlights the increased risk for those who consume alcohol excessively; it reports no new clinical results.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study reviewed literature on pediatric acrodermatitis enteropathica and found that zinc deficiency occurred in 75.9% of cases, with zinc supplementation showing therapeutic efficacy in 91.4% of patients; however, it was often ineffective in those with underlying metabolic disorders.
June 2026 in “World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics” This study highlights the importance of recognizing non-nutritional forms of rickets, which can manifest with subtle symptoms like alopecia and cataracts, and emphasizes that a comprehensive diagnostic approach, including genetic testing, can improve management and treatment outcomes.
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.
December 2015 in “Basrah Journal of veterinary Research” In this study, researchers found that most buffaloes in Basrah, Iraq, suffered mineral deficiencies, especially in zinc, cobalt, copper, and sulfur, with outdoor grazing buffaloes displaying more severe deficiencies than those kept indoors.
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February 2025 in “Nano-Micro Letters” This review summarizes the application of microneedles in treating various skin diseases and highlights challenges like low drug loading, noting no new clinical results are reported.
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This report suggests that correcting nutritional deficiencies may improve hair quality in patients with Monilethrix and similar hair shaft disorders, though it is not a cure.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers assessed magnesium intake in women aged 40 to 65 across urban Bangalore, finding it below the Recommended Dietary Allowance and noting deficiencies associated with symptoms like hair loss and muscle cramps. Biochemical assessment was recommended to confirm these findings.
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study observed that mixed breed cows with alopecia, ill-thrift, and infertility had significant decreases in serum copper, zinc, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, and magnesium, alongside signs of anemia.
February 2023 in “American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences” The researchers reported that hair bio element median derivatives bioassay is an effective and reliable method for evaluating the nutritional status of various bio elements, offering a non-invasive approach for nutritional health surveillance and precision medicine.
August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses identifying and preventing iron deficiency anemia but provides no new clinical findings.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” This narrative review describes the components of human hair and their nutritional importance but reports no clinical results; the authors suggest dietary sulfur amino acids are essential for hair health.