5 citations,
January 2020 in “The mental health clinician” Vitamin D supplements may reduce hair-pulling in people with Trichotillomania.
126 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
1 citations,
August 2000 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Boosting mitochondrial energy production with supplements like acetyl-L-carnitine may improve aging-related cellular function and health conditions.
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.
21 citations,
September 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking L-tryptophan supplements might cause a condition similar to scleroderma in some people, which can get better after stopping the supplement and starting corticosteroid therapy.
2 citations,
June 2018 in “Sudan journal of medical sciences” Low vitamin D levels can cause hair loss and supplements may improve it.
Jockeys using diuretics without potassium supplements can face health problems.
1 citations,
September 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's hair loss was treated successfully with iron supplements for her iron deficiency.
79 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
14 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Many women with hair loss also have thyroid issues, high blood pressure, and low Vitamin D.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Current Nutrition Reports” Eating a Mediterranean diet and taking certain supplements may improve symptoms of PCOS.
83 citations,
November 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low iron levels are not directly linked to chronic hair loss and iron supplements may not help.
May 2024 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” Reassurance and counseling are key in managing acute telogen effluvium, with supplements possibly offering a placebo effect.
1 citations,
March 2020 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Lactoferrin levels are lower in people with chronic hair shedding, suggesting supplements could help treat it.
34 citations,
March 2001 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Manage hair shedding by identifying triggers, possibly using supplements or medications, and tracking with a health calendar.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” The study concluded that low iron and vitamin D levels in women might play a role in chronic hair loss, despite no significant difference between those with and without hair loss.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” People in Jeddah know about Vitamin D and its sources but are unclear on how much they need daily, and while many women take supplements, attitudes towards increasing Vitamin D levels vary.
2 citations,
October 2023 in “Biology” Cobalt is important for health but too much or too little can cause health problems, and its environmental buildup is a concern.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” Multivitamin gummies with various vitamins and minerals offer a tasty and easy-to-digest alternative to traditional supplements.
December 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Female patients with androgenetic alopecia have low serum ferritin levels.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
5 citations,
March 2018 in “Advances in integrative medicine” A 23-year-old woman with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis improved significantly after a 15-month integrative treatment plan.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with hair loss have low zinc levels; zinc supplements and laser therapy may help.
6 citations,
June 2000 in “Psychiatric Services” Maintaining sexual health after menopause is possible with patient approaches, hormone supplements, and therapy, despite needing more research.
35 citations,
November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Severe COVID-19 may cause hair loss, and doctors recommend supplements and topical treatments to manage it.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” PRP is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss in women.
180 citations,
October 2019 in “British journal of haematology” Early detection and treatment of iron deficiency in pregnancy are crucial for maternal and infant health.
2 citations,
June 2020 in “AIDS” Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 17-year-old girl had severe, on-and-off hair loss, likely due to COVID-19. She was treated with Vitamin D3, biotin, and other supplements, and saw some improvement within a month.
23 citations,
October 2009 in “Gastroenterology” Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and preventing serious diseases.