44 citations
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January 2020 in “Obesity Surgery” This study observed that hair loss after bariatric surgery is the most common nutritional symptom linked to iron and protein deficiencies, while the causes of other symptoms remain unclear.
October 2024 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” This study found that trichoscopy can effectively identify specific patterns associated with Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, and serum ferritin deficiencies in patients with Telogen Effluvium, offering a non-invasive alternative to blood tests for early diagnosis and management.
29 citations
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August 2011 in “PubMed” This study describes how shotgun proteomics can identify over 300 proteins in hair shafts, potentially allowing for the diagnosis of diseases through noninvasive human proteome sampling.
3 citations
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February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology” Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
October 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” This review highlights that while vitamin and mineral supplementation shows limited impact on hair loss treatment, deficiencies in iron, zinc, and vitamin D are common among patients with telogen effluvium.
98 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the impact of nutritional deficiencies on hair health, detailing how they can cause structural abnormalities, pigmentation changes, or hair loss; it presents no new clinical findings.
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.
9 citations
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March 2014 in “TURKDERM” This review discusses nutritional factors important for hair growth and the need to assess and address deficiencies in cases of alopecia, but does not report new clinical results.
7 citations
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June 2024 in “PubMed” This study found that bariatric surgery led to significant weight loss in patients, but it also resulted in complications like nutrient deficiencies, highlighting the need for dietary compliance and professional follow-up.
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Cutis” This review discusses the link between nutritional deficiencies and cutaneous diseases, outlining risk factors, disease presentations, diagnostic processes, and supplementation in undernourished patients, but reports no new results.
This study found that postoperative excess weight loss and folic acid levels were independent factors influencing the severity of hair loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients.
This review explores the connection between COVID-19 infection and telogen effluvium, highlighting the potential contribution of inflammatory and emotional factors to hair loss; it reports no clinical results.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This article reviews the role of micronutrient deficiencies in idiopathic alopecia and suggests that diets rich in protein, vegetables, and soy may support hair growth, though it reports 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.
October 2025 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Kedokteran dan Kesehatan” This literature review reports that multivitamin supplementation can enhance hair density and quality in people with suboptimal nutritional status but warns that excessive intake of certain vitamins and minerals may cause hair loss.
July 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review” This review found that hair loss is common in women after bariatric surgery, linked to nutritional deficiencies and rapid weight loss, highlighting the need for further research and nutrient monitoring.
17 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review suggests that the Mediterranean diet, protein-rich diets, and soy may support hair health in nonscarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia.
213 citations
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December 1994 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” This article reviews various aspects of skin cancer, including animal models, molecular mechanisms, immunity roles, and potential chemoprevention strategies, but reports no new experimental results.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study observed that among 120 patients recovering from COVID-19, severe diffuse hair loss typically began less than two months post-infection, with the majority of patients experiencing a severe degree of hair loss and positive hair pull tests, often alongside vitamin D deficiency.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that premature hair graying is strongly associated with a family history, Vitamin B12 deficiency, and hypothyroidism, with onset as early as 5 years in patients in Gurugram, India.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case series highlights severe micronutrient deficiencies and complications in three patients who did not adhere to follow-up care after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, emphasizing the importance of regular nutritional monitoring.
54 citations
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April 2007 in “Gastroentérologie clinique et biologique” This review highlights that bariatric surgery can increase nutritional deficiencies in morbidly obese patients, with particular emphasis on the risks of deficiency due to reduced food intake and malabsorption.
25 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.
70 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses how changes in hair and skin may indicate underlying vitamin deficiencies and emphasizes the need to identify populations at risk for these deficiencies; it reports no new results.
50 citations
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March 1992 in “PubMed” This review discusses the clinical manifestations of malnutrition in children, particularly highlighting the overlapping skin changes from various nutrient deficiencies, and reports no new clinical results.
38 citations
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May 2000 in “Livestock production science” This study found that good quality protein supplements or rumen-protected methionine increased fiber yield in Angora goats and, to a lesser extent, in Cashmere goats.
September 2007 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case report illustrates that Systemic Lupus Erythematosus can lead to severe malabsorption, weight loss, and small bowel inflammation, requiring recognition for effective treatment and improved outcomes.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “Experimental Cell Research” This review highlights the limited research on sebocyte lipid droplets and their proteins despite their role in sebocyte differentiation and potential involvement in skin diseases like acne and alopecia, and reports no new results.
2 citations
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January 2014 This study highlights the use of data mining techniques to identify malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies contributing to global health burdens, but it presents no new research findings.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, AMACO was found to be non-essential for the formation or function of anchoring cords in mice, despite its presence in the structure.