July 2020 in “Family Medicine” This review describes the role of iron deficiency in hair loss and explores the management of diffuse alopecia, emphasizing the potential of a new iron-based dietary supplement but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2018 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” This review explores the role of fatty acids and bioactive lipid mediators in skin health and suggests targeting this metabolic network to control inflammation and improve skin conditions, but it reports no new findings.
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January 2022 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses current and emerging therapies for alopecia areata, highlights the challenges in managing this chronic disease, and emphasizes the importance of addressing its psychosocial impacts; it reports no new clinical results.
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October 2012 in “BMJ” This case report describes a 37-year-old woman whose recurrent hair shedding was associated with low iron stores and a miscarriage, with improvements seen after increased iron intake.
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April 2013 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This study reports no new clinical results on oral zinc therapy for acrodermatitis enteropathica but provides demographic data and symptom prevalence among thirty affected children.
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October 1998 in “In Practice” This article outlines a practical method for diagnosing and managing feline symmetrical alopecia but presents no new empirical findings.
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July 2023 in “Life” This study reports that telogen effluvium, a reversible hair loss condition following COVID-19, is influenced by factors like stress and inflammation, but appropriate dermatological treatment can aid recovery, as highlighted by a clinical case example.
This case report describes a six-year-old child with congenital biotinidase deficiency whose symptoms, including breathlessness, alopecia, and hearing loss, were reversed with biotin supplementation.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” The book provides comprehensive treatment strategies for female hair loss.
September 2023 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” This article reviews the growing interest and potential health benefits of nutraceuticals, especially herbal products, highlighting their role in maintaining health, preventing diseases, and improving quality of life, while also discussing developments in nutraceutical research and challenges related to aging skin.
This review discusses the genetic differences between male and female pattern hair loss and highlights the uncertainty surrounding genetic factors in female pattern hair loss, but reports no clinical results.
May 2023 in “Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Publikasi Ilmiah Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya” This case report concludes that while multivitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements are used in alopecia areata treatment, existing scientific evidence is insufficient for definitive clinical recommendations on their effectiveness.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
January 2018 in “Journal of general practice” Young people are losing hair due to stress, poor diet, pollution, and lack of sleep, but it can be treated with supplements and scalp treatments.
This review highlights that many common beliefs about hair loss lack strong scientific support and emphasizes directing patients toward proven treatments with established efficacy.
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” In a recent study of 15 women with self-perceived hair loss, Viviscal supplementation was associated with an increase in terminal hairs and subjective improvement in hair characteristics.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.
January 2000 in “The Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine” In this case report, an 11-year-old girl with acrodermatitis enteropathica experienced a complete resolution of symptoms following oral zinc therapy, highlighting its effectiveness in managing this condition.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This article summarizes expert opinions from Indian dermatologists on managing androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, emphasizing varied treatments based on individual patterns and responses.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article discusses female pattern baldness and effective treatments like oral anti-androgens and topical minoxidil for managing its progression and reversing hair follicle shrinkage, but reports no new findings.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Alopecia Areata affects 2% globally, with treatments like essential oils, garlic, and JAK inhibitors showing promise, but more research is needed.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This narrative review found that post-COVID-19 hair loss, particularly telogen effluvium, poses a significant mental and social burden, with minoxidil potentially aiding recovery, although more clinical research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
7 citations
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July 1999 in “In Practice” This article discusses the diagnostic approach to symmetrical alopecia in dogs, particularly focusing on conditions affecting the endocrine glands and hair follicles, without presenting new research results.
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November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” This article presents a comprehensive overview of hair microscopy techniques and their diagnostic potential for systemic and cutaneous disorders, emphasizing its usefulness in resource-limited settings and highlighting the underutilization of this non-invasive method due to lack of awareness.
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October 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report describes a patient developing hidradenitis suppurativa-like lesions after undergoing gamma secretase complex inhibitor therapy for desmoid tumours, illustrating potential skin toxicity linked to the treatment.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This record provides supplementary materials for a theoretical model suggesting that animal-based diets may support hair follicle stability through various biological mechanisms, including regenerative peptides and anti-glycation protection.
January 2026 in “Annals of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This narrative review summarizes evidence on NAD⁺ biosynthesis and turnover, highlighting that while NAD⁺ precursors like NR and NMN consistently boost NAD⁺ levels in preclinical and human studies, clinical outcome results remain varied, indicating a need for more standardized human trials.
July 2025 in “SVU-International Journal of Medical Sciences” This case report presents the dental challenges faced by a child with vitamin D-dependent rickets type II, including early onset rickets, alopecia, and specific dental abnormalities, emphasizing the need for comprehensive, multidisciplinary management.
November 2019 in “European journal of internal medicine” This report documents a case of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome in a 56-year-old Laotian man, who successfully improved with vitamin supplementation and medical treatment after experiencing weight loss, alopecia, and gastrointestinal polyposis.
September 2018 in “PubMed” This review discusses various strategies, including vitamin A and dextromethorphan supplementation, to manage methotrexate toxicity and improve adherence in patients with rheumatic diseases, but reports no new clinical results.