research The Role of Anemia and Vitamin D Levels in Acute and Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Low iron levels are a significant risk factor for hair loss, while high vitamin D levels might be a response to hair loss, not a cause.
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60-90 / 1000+ results research Two Siblings With a Novel Nonsense Mutation, p.R50X, in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene
A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
research Non-Dietary Scurvy With Relapse Symptoms After Stopping Oral Vitamin C Supplementation
A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
research Hereditary Vitamin D Resistant Rickets: Clinical, Laboratory, and Genetic Characteristics of Two Iranian Siblings
Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.
research Total Melanonychia of 20 Nails as a Rare Manifestation of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause darkening of all nails.
research Valproate, Acetylcarnitine, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12 in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Preliminary Data of an Open-Label Study in Children
The treatment with valproate, acetylcarnitine, folic acid, and vitamin B12 may improve muscle strength in children with SMA without significant side effects.
research Alopecia With Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type 2A: A Case Report
A child with a rare vitamin D-resistant condition improved with treatment.
research Optimization of Biotin Microemulsion Hair Tonic Formula Using Factorial Design Method
The best biotin hair tonic formula has 20% span 80, 9.47% tween 80, and 5% PEG 400.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Hair Oil Containing Vitamin B7
The polyherbal hair oil with Vitamin B7 may increase hair growth, reduce hair loss, and protect against dandruff.
research Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Vitamin D Deficiency in an Adult Sudanese Patient with Sickle Cell Trait
A patient with sickle cell trait and low vitamin D might have lupus, a rare combination that needs more attention.
research Etiological Role of Ferritin and Vitamin D in Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Low ferritin levels might be linked to telogen effluvium, but vitamin D levels are not.
research Plain Language Summaries of Dermatological Studies
Eczema patients have a lower skin lipid to protein ratio, older and longer-staying hospital patients are more likely to get pressure ulcers, hair loss in AGA is linked to muscle degeneration, vitamin D deficiency is common in alopecia areata and linked to its severity, standard liver tests don't effectively detect fibrosis in psoriasis patients on methotrexate, and bullous pemphigoid patients have a higher death risk but combination therapy may reduce it.
research The Influence of Vitamin C Deficiency on Dermatosis in Neonatal Dairy Calves
Vitamin C deficiency causes severe skin problems in newborn dairy calves.
research Effective Surgical Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Based on Provocative Clinical Testing Without Electrodiagnostics
Surgical treatment for cubital tunnel syndrome can be effective using clinical tests without electrodiagnostics.
research Congenital Atrichia: A Case Report
Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
research Newly Observed Interference of Oral Biotin with the Free Testosterone Assay in a Woman with Postmenopausal Virilization
Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.
research The Effect of Alfacalcidiol and Metformin on Phenotype Manifestations in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – A Preliminary Study
Alfacalcidiol and metformin together lowered testosterone in women with PCOS, but did not significantly improve acne, hair growth, or pregnancy rates.
research Biotin and Thyroid Function Test: A Case Study
High-dose biotin can cause false thyroid test results; stop taking biotin two days before testing to avoid errors.
research Characteristics of Central Cicatricial Centrifugal Alopecia in Elderly vs. Younger Patients
Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
research Synthesis and Pharmacological Properties of Heterocyclic Steroids
The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
research Alopecia: The Search for Novel Agents Continues
Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of Topical Tacrolimus 0.03% and Topical Calcipotriol 0.005% Mixed With Betamethasone Dipropionate Versus Topical Clobetasol 0.05% in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Study
The combination of vitamin D analogues with potent steroids is a favorable treatment for alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
research Analytical Interference of Biotin
Taking too much biotin can mess up blood test results, which might lead to wrong diagnoses and treatments.
research Hair Loss: Who Needs Laboratory Tests?
Not all hair loss patients need lab tests; patient history and physical exams are key to deciding who does.
research Spontaneous Intrinsic Aging in Organ-Cultured Human Skin as a Novel Ex Vivo Assay to Test Anti-Aging Actives
The document concludes that a new method has been developed to test anti-aging substances on human skin, showing that these substances can reduce skin aging signs.
research Rethinking Biotin Therapy for Hair, Nail, and Skin Disorders
Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
research Doxorubicin-Induced Hair Loss in the Angora Rabbit: A Study of Treatments to Protect Against Hair Loss
Vitamin E in the diet might help protect against hair loss caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in rabbits.
research Controlled Release of the Alpha-Tocopherol-Derived Metabolite Alpha-13'-Carboxychromanol from Bacterial Nanocellulose Wound Cover Improves Wound Healing
Wound covers with α-13'-COOH from vitamin E can improve and speed up wound healing.
research Evaluation of Anxiety and Levels of Serum B12, Folate, TSH, Ferritin, and Zinc in Telogen Alopecia Patients with Trichodynia
The study found no link between anxiety, vitamin B12, folate, TSH, ferritin, zinc levels, and trichodynia in telogen alopecia patients.
research The Coudability Sign of Alopecia Areata: The Real Story
The document concludes that anticonvulsants like phenytoin may cause skin reactions by affecting tryptophan metabolism and suggests researching vitamin levels in patients with drug reactions.