research Hair Loss: Who Needs Laboratory Tests?
Not all hair loss patients need lab tests; patient history and physical exams are key to deciding who does.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research Iron Deficiency in Menstruating Adult Women: Much More Than Anemia
Iron deficiency in menstruating women causes many health issues beyond anemia and needs early detection and treatment.
research Korean Obesity Surgical Treatment Study: Protocol of a Prospective Multicentre Cohort Study on Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
The Korean study confirmed that bariatric surgery is effective for weight loss in Asians.
research Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Associated with Hair Graying and Therapeutic Potential of Plant Extracts and Phytochemicals
Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.
research Utility of Trichoscopy in Various Types of Alopecia - A Cross-Sectional Study
Trichoscopy is a good, quick, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
research Intermediate Hair Follicles from Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss Are Associated with Nutrient Insufficiency and a Quiescent Metabolic Phenotype
Nutritional supplements may help improve hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Chronic or Pubertal Onset Disease Retarded by Blood Donation
Androgenetic alopecia is a long-term, immune-related disorder that starts during puberty due to androgen secretion, and it might be improved with iron tablets, platelet transfusion, and anti-inflammation therapy.
research Evaluation of Serum Ferritin, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D Levels as Biochemical Markers of Chronic Telogen Effluvium in Women
Low iron and vitamin B12 levels are common in women with chronic hair loss, while low vitamin D is less common.
research Endocrinology
The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
research A Rare Case of Isolated Pulmonary Involvement in Lymphoid Variant Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
A man with a rare lung-focused form of hypereosinophilic syndrome improved with steroid treatment.
research Drugs That Affect Autonomic Functions or the Extrapyramidal System
Some drugs can cause serious side effects like heart issues and nervous system problems, but certain drugs for Parkinson's and overactive bladder may be safer, though they still have some common side effects.
research Androgenization in Women: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.
research Risk Factors Analysis of Premature Canities in Medical Students of Universitas Sumatera Utara Class 2016-2018
Family history and stress are linked to early hair graying, with family history being the main factor.
research Serum Levels of Ferritin, Vitamin B12, and Folate in Women with Telogen Effluvium Outside of Menopause
Low levels of ferritin and vitamin B12 are common in women with telogen effluvium, but the link between nutrient deficiencies and the condition is not clear.
research Trichoscopy as a Non-Invasive Tool for the Diagnosis of Deficiencies of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, and Serum Ferritin
Trichoscopy can help diagnose Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, and ferritin deficiencies without blood tests.
research A Comparative Study on the Association of Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D, and B12 Levels Among Individuals With Hair Loss
People with hair loss often have lower levels of iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
research Serum 25-Hydroxy-Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 Levels in Childhood Alopecia Areata
Children with Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D and B12 levels and higher thyroid activity.
research Prospective Controlled Study Evaluating Pull Test with Correlation of Serum Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin, Vitamin B12, and Folic Acid in Patients with Alopecia in the Czech Republic
Hair health can indicate mental and general health.
research Serum Levels of Ferritin, Vitamin B12 and Folate in Patients with Telogen Effluvium Outside of Menopause in Women - Letter to the Editor
research The Role of Psychological Factors and Serum Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B12 Levels in the Aetiology of Trichodynia: A Case-Control Study
Psychological factors like depression may be more important than zinc, folate, and vitamin B12 levels in causing scalp pain in people with hair loss.
research Reduced Ferritin, Folate, and Vitamin B12 Levels in Female Patients Diagnosed With Telogen Effluvium
Women with telogen effluvium have lower levels of iron, folate, and vitamin B12.
research Hair Loss from Scalp Among Women: Do Serum Levels of Iron, Cobalamin, and Folic Acid Matter?
Low ferritin and cobalamin levels are better indicators of chronic hair loss in reproductive-age women than hemoglobin levels.
research Hair Loss After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Many people experience hair loss after weight loss surgery, especially younger women, and it's linked to lower levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.
research Clinicoepidemiological Observational Study of Acquired Alopecias in Females Correlating with Anemia and Thyroid Function
The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.
research Pernicious Anemia in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Alopecia Areata Universalis
Patients with Type 1 diabetes should be screened for pernicious anemia.
research Retrospective Evaluation of Patients with the Diagnosis of Telogen Effluvium
Many people with hair loss had low iron and ferritin levels.
research Renal Vitamins
Dialysis patients benefit from water-soluble vitamins but need careful management to avoid risks.
research Hair Loss Management
Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
research Premature Graying of Hair: Risk Factors, Co-Morbid Conditions, Pharmacotherapy and Reversal—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Premature graying of hair is linked to various health issues and can sometimes be reversed by treating underlying conditions.
research BMI and Levels of Zinc, Copper in Hair, Serum, and Urine of Turkish Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Lower hair zinc and copper levels found in Turkish males with hair loss; higher BMI linked to less hair zinc.