20 citations
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November 2008 Vitamin D is important for regulating calcium, phosphate, and hair health.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Mağallaẗ Kulliyyaẗ al-ṭibb Baġdād” Low vitamin D levels may cause hair loss in women.
13 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain types of hair loss, especially lichen planopilaris and telogen effluvium, as well as African Americans, Asians, and men, are more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency.
July 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international”
12 citations
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January 2008 in “Drugs” Some topical treatments like corticosteroids and vitamin D analogues are effective for scalp psoriasis, but more long-term data is needed.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Higher vitamin D levels are linked to higher iron levels in Korean women without metabolic syndrome, but not in those with it.
September 2021 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research”
December 2021 in “Dermatology research” Low levels of vitamin B12, ferritin, and calcium are linked to premature graying of hair.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics/Indian journal of nutrition and dietetics” Muslim women in Coimbatore with limited sunlight exposure due to cultural dress and lifestyle have low vitamin D levels.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Women with diffuse hair loss often have lower iron and vitamin D levels, but their thyroid function is typically normal.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Low levels of zinc, ferritin, and vitamin B12 are linked to severe hair loss in pregnant women during their last two trimesters.
14 citations
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October 2016 in “Physiological Research” Alfacalcidiol and metformin together lowered testosterone in women with PCOS, but did not significantly improve acne, hair growth, or pregnancy rates.
8 citations
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September 2019 in “Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity” A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Ophthalmology” A new eyelid shampoo improved eyelid hygiene and eyelash length in people with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
11 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Women who had bariatric surgery risk nutritional deficiencies causing skin issues during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.
5 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Men can experience female pattern hair loss, needing different treatments.
20 citations
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January 2016 in “International journal of trichology” Young Indians with premature graying often have lower levels of certain nutrients and unhealthy lifestyles.
7 citations
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July 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” People often have iron deficiency after weight-loss surgery, which can cause symptoms like hair loss and dizziness, and iron levels should be tested to diagnose it.
8 citations
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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.
February 2024 in “Curēus” A balanced diet with proteins, vitamins, and minerals is crucial for managing skin disorders.
February 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Laser treatment, especially when combined with other therapies, is effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
16 citations
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August 1992 in “Archives of dermatological research” Lab-grown nail cells show characteristics similar to natural nail and hair.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may be a better treatment for hair loss than Minoxidil.
8 citations
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May 2011 in “Surgery today” A substance called sodium zinc dihydrolipoylhistidinate can significantly reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy in rats.
6 citations
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March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
3 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology” Scientists found a new gene in a bacterium that can modify an immunosuppressant drug, potentially helping to treat hair loss.