56 citations,
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.
53 citations,
October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” Zinc supplements can resolve skin issues caused by zinc deficiency.
53 citations,
January 1953 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” Newborn mice need colostrum for zinc to grow normally.
49 citations,
January 1991 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Different zinc compounds cause varying levels of skin irritation in animals.
44 citations,
November 2007 in “Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part B, Critical reviews” Copper and zinc in hair can indicate health conditions.
43 citations,
October 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
36 citations,
October 2008 in “European journal of paediatric neurology” Valproic acid treatment may cause temporary hair loss due to reduced zinc and biotinidase levels, which tend to normalize after 6 months.
33 citations,
April 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Psychological factors like depression may be more important than zinc, folate, and vitamin B12 levels in causing scalp pain in people with hair loss.
33 citations,
November 1999 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” Dogs with zinc-responsive dermatosis need zinc supplements or dietary changes for treatment.
27 citations,
March 2012 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Taking zinc supplements can help improve or cure hair loss caused by zinc deficiency.
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February 1978 in “Journal of Pediatric Surgery” Long-term TPN in children can cause zinc deficiency, leading to health issues.
22 citations,
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21 citations,
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21 citations,
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20 citations,
June 2020 in “Journal of Advanced Research” High-dose vitamin A and E with zinc improved blood sugar control and insulin function in diabetics, but may cause hair loss.
19 citations,
February 2018 in “Nutrients” Certain zinc transporters are essential for healthy skin and managing zinc in the body could help treat skin problems.
16 citations,
March 2015 in “Dermatologic therapy” Zinc supplementation may be an important part of treating severe hair loss.
16 citations,
January 2010 in “Journal of Korean medical science/Journal of Korean Medical Science” A Korean boy's skin and digestive symptoms were caused by a rare genetic disorder that affects zinc absorption, and he got better with zinc supplements.
15 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Women with androgenetic alopecia have lower zinc and iron levels.
13 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
12 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method shows that zinc pyrithione and climbazole from anti-dandruff shampoo effectively reach the scalp.
12 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of research in pharmacy practice” The combination of zinc sulfate and calcium pantothenate effectively controls early-stage hair loss.
10 citations,
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9 citations,
April 2023 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” Zinc is important for growth and health in animals, plants, and humans, and not having enough can cause various problems.
6 citations,
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5 citations,
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5 citations,
July 2017 in “Women & Health” Nursing women in the West Bank with higher income and non-smoking habits have higher blood zinc levels.
5 citations,
December 2014 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Zinc is essential for many body functions and imbalances can lead to health problems.