79 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This article addresses the need to screen for nutrient deficiencies in patients with hair loss but reports no new findings, noting that supplementation without deficiency may not be beneficial and could pose risks.
November 2023 in “Cureus” In this study conducted in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, most participants were aware of vitamin D, zinc, and ferritin deficiencies and their link to hair loss, but only about a third practiced daily sun exposure and vitamin supplement use, highlighting a need for improved health education.
June 1989 in “Diseases of the Colon & Rectum” Some patients experience temporary hair loss after ulcerative colitis surgery, likely due to illness rather than the surgery itself, and it usually grows back within six months.
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October 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This source reviews various herbal remedies for treating hair loss, highlighting their potential benefits and reduced side effects compared to synthetic treatments, which often do not deliver lasting results and can cause adverse reactions.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report, a woman with PCOS, hypothyroidism, and hair loss after miscarriage experienced significant improvement in hair health and confidence following individualized homeopathic treatment, nutritional correction, and hair therapy at Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, Pilopeptan® Intensive, a nutritional supplement containing hydrolyzed collagen, Group B vitamins, and zinc, was found to significantly improve hair parameters in telogen effluvium patients, with sustained benefits observed posttreatment, although mild side effects were reported by some participants.
June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This study found that pregnant women with rheumatic diseases had sufficient energy and macronutrient intake, but showed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity, with selenium intake exceeding safe levels, which may lead to potential side effects.
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February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses biotin supplementation for dermatological conditions and highlights the lack of strong evidence supporting its efficacy, as well as the potential for laboratory testing interference.
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review found that patients with alopecia areata may have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but conflicting evidence precludes definitive clinical recommendations for micronutrient supplementation.
30 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review explores the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, suggesting an association that supports considering cardiovascular risk assessments in patients with this type of hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis” In this case series, researchers observed that patients with inflammatory bowel disease often experienced vitamin C deficiency, which was linked to symptoms of scurvy, highlighting the need for dietary counseling.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This case report describes how a 21-year-old male with alopecia areata and seborrheic dermatitis showed clinical improvements and symptom relief following a tailored, three-month functional nutrition protocol, highlighting potential benefits of addressing root causes in immune-related skin conditions.
Nutrition plays a key role in managing skin disorders, with specific dietary changes helping improve conditions like acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia, and skin cancer.
November 2025 in “Khalij-Libya Journal of Dental and Medical Research” In this study, Libyan patients with diffuse hair loss were found to have significantly lower levels of zinc, ferritin, and vitamin D compared to those without hair loss, suggesting a possible link between these micronutrient deficiencies and hair loss.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This narrative review identifies telogen effluvium as a growing concern linked to weight-loss interventions, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists and bariatric surgery, attributing hair loss to systemic and metabolic stress rather than permanent hair follicle damage.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This survey found that healthcare professionals view a novel nutritional supplement containing a natural DHT inhibitor as a beneficial adjuvant in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia among Indians.
January 2024 in “Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences” This study highlights a novel herbal tea blend that may improve hair health and provide anti-aging benefits, though its efficacy requires further scientific validation.
January 2018 in “Journal of general practice” Young people are losing hair due to stress, poor diet, pollution, and lack of sleep, but it can be treated with supplements and scalp treatments.
April 2015 in “Journal of Nutritional Therapeutics” This study found that a more liberal intake of restricted amino acids in patients with methylmalonic acidemia resulted in improved growth and fewer illness episodes.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Surgery” This study identified changes in serum albumin and calcium levels one month after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as independent factors linked to hair loss in patients with obesity, highlighting the importance of monitoring these nutritional indicators to reduce postoperative alopecia risk.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This study highlights a chronic case of hair fall in a female patient managed with constitutional homeopathy, lifestyle changes, and nutritional supplements, suggesting that individualized and integrative approaches can effectively improve conditions like hair loss.
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March 2001 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” This article reviews the triggers, diagnosis, and management of telogen effluvium in men and women, emphasizing the role of patient education and reassurance, but presents no new clinical findings.
26 citations
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February 1978 in “Journal of Pediatric Surgery” This study found that long-term total parenteral nutrition in pediatric patients led to severe zinc deficiency, which improved with intravenous zinc therapy, highlighting the need for adequate zinc inclusion in nutritional solutions.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this study, hemoglobin levels were the only marker positively correlated with anagen hair ratios in patients with telogen effluvium, suggesting it may be a cost-effective initial test for management.
March 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This study suggests that COVID-19 infection can lead to telogen effluvium, typically occurring 3-6 months post-infection, potentially linked to the virus's inflammatory and anticoagulation effects.
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January 2022 in “Nutrients” This review explores the potential impact of nutrition on immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases and evaluates whether dietary changes could help in treatment planning, but it presents no new clinical outcomes.
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September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This study aimed to assess whether using minoxidil alongside nutritional cyclical supplements could boost hair regrowth without antiandrogens or enzyme blockers, focusing on hair root strengthening. Results are not reported.
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November 2020 in “Biological Trace Element Research” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had deficiencies in certain trace elements and vitamins, which were linked to distinct patterns of hair loss connected to androgen levels.
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February 2023 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” Gastroparesis may cause hair loss due to micronutrient deficiencies, and multivitamins might help.
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February 2017 in “PubMed” In this open-label study, 80% of participants with androgenetic alopecia showed improvement after taking the oral supplement Forti5® for 24 weeks, with significant increases in hair mass index and terminal hair count.