December 2025 in “Obesity Surgery” In this study, researchers found that patients undergoing one-anastomosis gastric bypass experienced a greater incidence of low serum zinc levels and related symptoms, such as hair loss and delayed wound healing, compared to those undergoing sleeve gastrectomy.
May 2025 in “Journal of research in pharmaceutical science.” In this study, researchers developed and tested a herbal hair serum using hibiscus, flaxseed, and aloe vera, finding that the optimal formulation effectively reduces frizz, enhances hair smoothness and glossiness, and provides moisturizing benefits without harmful ingredients compared to conventional hair serums.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” In this study, the researchers investigated the plant Vitex negundo and its active ingredients, noting that both natural and synthetic derivatives exhibit concentrated biological activity, which may explain the plant's traditional use in treating various ailments such as depression, malaria, and skin diseases.
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study reported that using Mintop Pro+ hair regrowth serum twice daily for 90 days significantly reduced hair fall and increased consumer satisfaction with hair growth and density, without any adverse events, among 161 participants aged 18-55 years with hair loss concerns.
October 2024 in “Hippocrates Medical Journal” In this review, dermatological symptoms associated with various eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and pica, were examined, highlighting the potential role of dermatologists and psychiatrists in early diagnosis and interdisciplinary treatment approaches.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” This letter discusses the various risk factors associated with premature greying of hair, highlighting genetic predispositions, nutritional deficiencies, stress, and lifestyle factors, while noting a lack of conclusive data on effective interventions, as detailed in the reviewed studies.
September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata had significantly lower blood levels of vitamin D and slightly lower serum copper levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting the potential importance of assessing these factors in the chemical evaluation of patients with this condition.
August 2024 in “Turkish Journal of Pediatric Disease” This case report details a 5-month-old infant with acrodermatitis enteropathica, linked to zinc deficiency from total parenteral nutrition, who showed improvement using zinc spray and cream, contrasting with typical literature outcomes.
This review discusses the role of nutrients in hair graying management and finds a possible link between low copper, iron, and vitamin B12 levels and premature hair graying.
February 2024 in “BioMetals” This review found substantial data suggesting that heavy metals may influence tumor development and progression in cancers such as breast, lung, prostate, and gastric, though noted limitations and gaps in research data require further investigation.
December 2023 in “Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology” This study in mice found that a zinc-deficient diet suppressed body weight gain and increased kidney and cecum tissue weight without decreasing serum alkaline phosphatase activity. Additionally, zinc deficiency caused alopecia and intestinal changes in C57BL/6J mice, potentially affecting nutritional status.
This article discusses the broad traditional uses and potential pharmaceutical applications of burdock, recommending the development of new products but reporting no experimental findings.
July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” In this study, patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum zinc levels compared to healthy controls, with an inverse relationship between zinc levels and disease severity.
March 2022 in “International Journal of Current Science Research and Review” This article describes subclinical ketosis in pregnant cows and associates it with several metabolic changes and clinical signs, reporting decreased levels of hemoglobin and glucose and increased ketone bodies.
June 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article reviews the potential hair-protective effects of Onion and Aloe vera against damage from hair dyes but reports no new experimental results.
January 2021 in “Middle East journal of applied sciences” This article discusses the widespread issue of zinc deficiency affecting plant, animal, and human health, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for adequate zinc availability in agriculture and nutrition.
April 2018 in “Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ” This study found that fecal zinc concentration can serve as a biomarker for early diagnosis of zinc deficiency in lambs, complementing serum zinc evaluations.
May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” This notice states that the article has been withdrawn due to the journal's transfer to a new publisher and reports no research findings.
This review summarizes methods for creating alopecia areata animal models and reports no new results, emphasizing that improved evaluation and combined disease models are needed for future research.
December 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This case report highlights that inherited zinc deficiency can persist into adulthood and emphasizes the importance of selecting optimal chelating agents to improve oral zinc bioavailability.
December 2015 in “Basrah Journal of veterinary Research” In this study, researchers found that most buffaloes in Basrah, Iraq, suffered mineral deficiencies, especially in zinc, cobalt, copper, and sulfur, with outdoor grazing buffaloes displaying more severe deficiencies than those kept indoors.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
June 2018 in “International journal of trend in scientific research and development” This review discusses the formulations, mechanisms, and physiological aspects of hair cosmetics and types, but reports no new results, suggesting a foundation for future hair research.
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This review discusses the biology and development of skin melanocytes, but reports no new clinical findings.
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the potential role of vitamins and minerals in managing non-scarring alopecia but reports no clinical results; the authors advocate for further controlled trials to explore these relationships.
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April 2019 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” In this study, selenium-rich diets enhanced antioxidant activity in aged mice, suggesting potential biological benefits, although further trials are needed to fully understand long-term risks and benefits.
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January 1985 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA” This study found that epithelial components of calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe showed lectin binding and keratin staining patterns similar to normal hair follicles, with prominent Con A staining in tumor giant cells.
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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.
December 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review highlights that microscopic analysis of human scalp hair remains crucial in forensic science for crime scene investigations, despite limitations such as subjectivity and potential misidentification, and notes that integrating DNA analysis and digital imaging could enhance accuracy.