2 citations,
July 2022 in “Pediatric dermatology” A toddler with a rash and developmental delays improved after treatment for severe malnutrition caused by a diet lacking in protein.
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Using combined treatments can help manage acne by targeting the bacteria and skin changes that cause it.
68 citations,
February 1996 in “Obesity Surgery” Taking zinc sulphate stopped and reversed hair loss in patients after weight loss surgery.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The kitten's skin condition improved significantly after 4 weeks of treatment.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman experienced fluctuating thyroid conditions and eye disease, but her symptoms improved with treatment.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove an adrenal tumor.
418 citations,
June 2003 in “Endocrine Reviews” While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.
13 citations,
October 2013 in “Dermatologic Therapy” ATE is linked to FAA, and treatment depends on cause; minoxidil helps, finasteride may worsen.
3 citations,
November 2009 in “BMC dermatology” Dermatologists' treatment of alopecia areata is inconsistent, especially for children and advanced stages.
1 citations,
June 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Covers common skin issues in kids, their diagnosis, treatment, and need for specialist care.
April 2024 in “Tạp chí Y học Thảm hoạ và Bỏng” Choosing the right treatment for hair loss is complex and depends on effectiveness, side effects, practicality, and cost.
October 2022 in “Respiratory Medicine” Patients treated in Respiratory Intensive Care Units for COVID-19 are more likely to get mood disorders than those in other care settings.
7 citations,
January 2016 in “British Journal of Cancer” Men with certain types of baldness at age 45 may have a higher risk of colon cancer and colorectal adenoma.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “American journal of geriatric psychiatry/The American journal of geriatric psychiatry” The case shows the need for psychiatrists to manage end-of-life care for dementia patients, including respecting patients' wishes and using hospice services.
9 citations,
January 2006 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” L-cystine, D-pantothenat, and miliacin together significantly boost keratinocyte growth and metabolism.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Athletic Therapy and training” A female runner's hair loss was caused by stress from surgery and recovery, but her hair returned to normal in 5 months.
September 2023 in “Food and chemical toxicology” High doses of some selenium supplements caused liver and reproductive harm in rats.
76 citations,
April 2002 in “Urology” Selenium and vitamin E supplements have mixed effects on prostate cancer risk and may not be beneficial for everyone.
January 2018 in “Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment” Researchers developed a precise method to detect illegal hair-growth drugs in dietary supplements.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research” Serenoa repens is mostly safe but has some risks, especially at high doses or when used with other products for over two weeks.
11 citations,
November 2022 in “JAMA dermatology” Some nutritional supplements may help treat hair loss with generally mild side effects.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of nutritional health & food science” Nutritional supplements can help manage hair loss and promote hair growth by strengthening hair roots and countering harmful effects of pollution, smoking, and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.
7 citations,
October 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
38 citations,
May 2000 in “Livestock production science” Giving high-quality protein or methionine supplements helps improve hair growth in Angora goats and, to a lesser extent, in Cashmere goats.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Magnesium supplements improved quality of life for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but didn't help with acne, hair loss, or abnormal bleeding.
8 citations,
September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some diets and supplements might help with skin disorders, but their effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Current Nutrition Reports” Eating a Mediterranean diet and taking certain supplements may improve symptoms of PCOS.
1 citations,
April 2012 in “Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology” Using both oral herbal supplements and hair tonic together works better for hair growth than using just the tonic.
The conclusion is that hair supplement ingredients may be unsafe and should be disclosed and proven safe before use.
3 citations,
August 2020 in “Nutrition Journal” Spinach-derived thylakoid supplements plus a low-calorie diet helped obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome lose weight and improve their metabolism.