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February 2023 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences” This study observed that 46% of gastroparesis patients reported hair loss, which was associated with more severe gastroparesis symptoms and weight loss, and multivitamin treatment improved hair loss in 40% of these patients.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report presents a 14-year-old girl with both type I diabetes and monilethrix, detailing her symptoms and treatment with topical minoxidil, while exploring a possible genetic link between the conditions.
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June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, where immunosuppression and nutritional support led to disease remission.
In a harbor seal from the Yellow Sea of Korea, this study found that alopecia-related lesions disappeared completely after treatment with internal and external ketoconazole, povidone iodine, cephalexin, and multivitamins over 8 months.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Small Ruminants (The)” In this case study of a Beetal doe with severe skin lesions, the researchers diagnosed concurrent psoroptic mange and malasseziosis, and reported successful treatment with a combination of Ivermectin, antibiotics, and topical applications, leading to reduced skin lesions and new hair growth.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This case report described a one-year-old male husky dog with severe itching and skin lesions caused by Demodex canis, where treatment with Nexgard® and other supportive therapies over two weeks improved the dog's condition, indicating Nexgard® as a viable option for managing canine demodicosis.
November 2024 in “VITEK Bidang Kedokteran Hewan” In this case study, treatment using ivermectin, antihistamines, topical antibiotics, and supplements resulted in clinical recovery from scabies-related symptoms in a domestic male cat, showing significant reduction in itching and skin lesions by the seventh day.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” In this case report, a one-year-old male husky with canine demodicosis exhibited significant improvement in skin condition after receiving treatment with Nexgard®, antibiotics, and supportive therapies, suggesting Nexgard® as an effective option for managing this condition.
January 2024 in “The American journal of medicine” In this case report, the authors describe the first documented occurrence of new-onset hypocortisolism after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in a patient, highlighting the need for awareness of this condition among clinicians when patients present with nonspecific symptoms post-bariatric surgery.
August 2023 in “Journal of animal research” In this study, 22 pet rabbits with symptoms of itching and hair loss were found to have mite infestations, which were successfully treated with a combination of medications including ivermectin, resulting in recovery within 45 days.
August 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This systematic review concluded that mesotherapy shows potential for improving hair growth outcomes, yet lacks standardized regimens and requires further large-scale trials to establish its efficacy and safe use.
June 2023 in “JAAD international” This report highlights that 49.4% of U.S. patients with skin issues use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), with 6% leveraging it specifically for their skin conditions, including treatments like herbal, vitamin, and mineral supplementation for alopecia.
October 2022 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This case report describes novel trichoscopic features of anagen effluvium caused by azathioprine in a patient with normal TPMT levels, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring for adverse effects.
March 2022 in “Annals of Bariatric Surgery” This study found that protein supplements combined with micronutrients reduced hair loss more effectively after sleeve gastrectomy in women, compared to routine multivitamins alone.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Immunology and Microbiology” This study reported that treating alopecia patients with thyroxin tablets to reduce TSH levels, along with hair growth therapies, improved hair follicle growth and hair structure.
December 2010 in “Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care” This article provides a clinical Q&A on bariatric nursing and surgical patient care and reports no new research findings.
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May 1984 in “Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition” In this study, a 54-year-old woman with short bowel syndrome developed biotin deficiency and associated symptoms while on home parenteral nutrition lacking biotin, which improved significantly after supplementation.
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April 2024 in “Animals” This study reported allergic dermatitis in Brazilian donkeys linked to Culicoides insect bites, characterized by severe itching and skin lesions. The potential treatment with copaiba oil and multivitamin emulsion was explored, revealing its promise for managing this condition.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report found that dermoscopy, showing characteristic "comma" and "corkscrew" hairs, effectively identified tinea capitis in a 7-year-old girl, allowing for early treatment before confirmation with fungal culture.
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August 2022 in “JAAD international” This study reviews the impact of supplementation on hair growth in nonscarring alopecia using baseline and follow-up laboratory data but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2022 in “Pediatric dermatology” This case report highlights that a restrictive rice milk diet in a young child led to kwashiorkor with severe malnutrition, skin changes, and developmental regression, which improved with a protein-rich therapeutic diet.
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January 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this case study, a 12-year-old boy with a restricted diet exhibited symptoms of scurvy, including leg weakness and bruising, which improved following treatment with vitamin C and B12 supplements, highlighting the impact of severe vitamin deficiencies on health.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” In this case study, the authors reported a post-bariatric surgery patient who developed acne due to inappropriate vitamin supplementation, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and education on vitamin use to prevent complications in such patients.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this systematic review, researchers found that injectable therapies, including agents like dutasteride and multivitamin formulations, may offer cosmetic benefits for androgenetic alopecia; however, evidence is limited by small study sizes, varied methods, and short follow-up periods, necessitating standardized trials for routine use recommendations.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” This report describes the successful treatment of dermatophytosis due to Trychophyton spp. in a 2-month-old kitten using ketoconazole cream, fish oil, multivitamin syrup, and sulfur soap, resulting in significant improvement in the skin condition after four weeks.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that injectable platelet-rich fibrin significantly improved hair growth and patient satisfaction as a cost-effective adjuvant treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
February 1994 in “Neuroscience letters” This review provides an overview of biotin's role in metabolism and the consequences of deficiency but reports no new clinical findings; it highlights that intestinal bacteria usually meet biotin needs.
March 1993 in “Neuroscience letters” This summary outlines the essential roles and recommended daily intakes of biotin, while discussing consequences and mechanisms of deficiency, but presents no new research findings.
September 1989 in “Neuroscience letters” This review discusses the role of biotin in metabolism and its dietary requirements, but provides no new experimental findings.
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that human keratinocytes express a sodium-dependent multivitamin transporter for biotin, pantothenic acid, and lipoic acid, including a highly specific biotin transport component.