16 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study reported two cases of alopecia areata where hair regrowth was achieved with zinc gluconate and sulfur amino acids after relapse post-PUVA cessation, suggesting potential zinc responsiveness in some patients.
65 citations
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January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, oral zinc supplementation for twelve weeks increased serum zinc levels in alopecia areata patients with low zinc, showing positive hair regrowth in 66.7% of participants, though this was not statistically significant.
4 citations
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April 2004 in “Medical veritas” This journal serves as a platform for diverse perspectives on vaccine-related issues, but the abstract itself reports no new scientific findings.
January 2024 in “ResearchWorks at the University of Washington (University of Washington)” This study found that while measuring zinc in hair did not allow calculation of individual hair growth rates, it effectively characterized zinc, lead, and mercury concentrations and improved methods for analyzing these exposures using LA-ICP-MS.
17 citations
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August 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a cosmetic formula containing 2% Orthosiphon stamineus leaf extract significantly reduced skin oiliness and pore size, showing better results than a formula with 1% zinc gluconate.
9 citations
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May 2005 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” In this study, three patients with erosive pustulosis of the scalp showed significant improvement when treated with oral zinc gluconate and topical steroids.
In this case study, a 51-year-old woman with acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica linked to nutritional zinc deficiency showed significant improvement in skin and hair symptoms one week after receiving zinc gluconate, topical applications, and supportive TPN therapy, highlighting the importance of early recognition and treatment.
January 2005 in “Digest of the World Core Medical Journals” In this case report, three patients with erosive pustulosis of the scalp showed significant improvement after treatment with oral zinc gluconate and topical steroids.
This study found that supplementing dog food with zinc methionyl glycinate at 160 ppm improved hair growth rate, zinc levels in plasma and hair, and hair condition more than lower doses or sulfate form.
165 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This review discusses the various dermatological applications of zinc, including its use in treating infections, inflammatory dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, and neoplasias, and reports no new clinical findings.
75 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines skin symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of zinc deficiency in children, proposing a classification system but reporting no new clinical results.
73 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed that patients with various types of hair loss had significantly lower serum zinc levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting zinc disturbance may play a role in the condition.
46 citations
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May 2020 in “Cureus” This review analyzes the molecular and genetic roles of zinc, its connection to diarrheal disease, dietary recommendations, and the impacts of zinc deficiency on health, but reports no new data.
35 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review found little evidence supporting zinc as a first-line treatment for dermatological conditions, except in cases of systemic zinc deficiency, and suggests further research is needed.
27 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the use of zinc in treating dermatological conditions and concludes that, aside from systemic zinc deficiency, its efficacy as a primary treatment is unproven, though it may be useful as a supplementary therapy.
14 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of nanomedicine research” This animal study found that biscuits fortified with zinc oxide nanoparticles improved growth, appetite, and hair growth in zinc-deficient rats more effectively than traditional zinc forms, without apparent toxicity.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Global Dermatology” This study observed that zinc deficiency in humans and mice was associated with diminished allergic contact dermatitis but increased severity and duration of irritant contact dermatitis.
5 citations
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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.
53 citations
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October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” This study reports two cases of acquired zinc deficiency presenting with skin symptoms such as hair loss and acrodermatitis, suggesting these manifestations may help in diagnosing zinc deficiency in humans.
30 citations
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June 2006 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, oral zinc sulphate was found to cause hair hypopigmentation and significantly inhibit eumelanogenesis in mice.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that five cases of primary cicatricial alopecia showed an excellent response to a combination of oral zinc and long-pulsed Nd:YAG 1064-nm laser treatment, suggesting this approach may be beneficial for certain types of this condition.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of psychology & clinical psychiatry” This article discusses the role of zinc in reducing depression severity and reports no new research findings, emphasizing the need for further investigation into its therapeutic potential.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean medical science/Journal of Korean Medical Science” This case report presents the first genetically confirmed case of acrodermatitis enteropathica in Korea, identifying compound heterozygous mutations in the SLC39A4 gene in an 8-month-old boy.
134 citations
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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.
63 citations
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review found that patients with alopecia areata may have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but conflicting evidence precludes definitive clinical recommendations for micronutrient supplementation.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review examines complementary and alternative medicine for alopecia and finds limited support from robust clinical trials, highlighting the need for standardized studies to evaluate efficacy and safety.
20 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Advanced Research” This study found that high-dose vitamin A and E supplementation with zinc may improve glycemic control and beta-cell function in patients with type 2 diabetes, compared to no supplements.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review discusses the use of zinc supplementation in dermatology for various skin conditions and reports no new clinical results, providing references for its application.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of zinc and its transporters in skin health and disorders, providing an overview without presenting new clinical results.
1 citations
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March 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, a new leave-on hair treatment with Dynagen and zinc salts significantly increased hair growth rate, fibre diameter, and follicle strength in healthy women.