August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Low hemoglobin levels are significantly correlated with hair loss in women with Telogen Effluvium.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some nutritional supplements may help thicken hair in people with hair loss, but taking too much can cause side effects.
December 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, often treated effectively with a combination of supplements and topical treatments.
October 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” Vitamins and minerals don't significantly affect hair loss treatment in patients with telogen effluvium.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Lack of certain nutrients may contribute to hair loss and proper diet or supplements could improve it.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” The study concluded that low iron and vitamin D levels in women might play a role in chronic hair loss, despite no significant difference between those with and without hair loss.
Taking supplements after sleeve gastrectomy surgery can reduce hair loss by addressing nutritional deficiencies.
December 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” Eating well and avoiding synthetic hair products are key for healthy hair.
December 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if blood tests for things like iron and vitamin D are helpful for hair loss from Telogen effluvium.
September 2020 in “Benha Veterinary Medical Journal” Sheep with skin diseases often have lower levels of certain trace elements and vitamin A, and higher oxidative stress and immunoglobulin E levels.
January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.
Diet and supplements can significantly affect acne, with some foods and nutrients reducing and others worsening it.
July 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Patients with Telogen effluvium have higher levels of heavy metals than healthy individuals.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” High potency topical steroids are the most effective treatment for pediatric alopecia areata.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” An over-the-counter vitamin/mineral supplement improved hair loss and blood sugar control in a woman with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.
July 2018 in “Journal of College of Medical Sciences-nepal” Women with certain types of hair loss may have low iron levels.
January 2017 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eating a balanced diet with vitamins, micronutrients, and antioxidants is important for hair health and can help with hair loss.
June 2015 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Eating the right foods is important for skin health and can help treat some skin conditions.
March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
December 2010 in “Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care” Hair loss after bariatric surgery can be reduced by staying hydrated, eating enough protein, taking vitamins, managing stress, and possibly using biotin.
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
January 2005 in “Farmaceutski glasnik” Minoxidil and finasteride are key treatments for hair loss.
June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The document concludes that more research is needed on the hepatitis B vaccine's side effects and the effectiveness of certain treatments for specific diseases.
January 2024 in “The American journal of medicine” Even after successful weight loss surgery, a patient can have health issues like fatigue due to nutrient deficiencies and hormone imbalances.
November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A man's rash caused by Finasteride improved after stopping the drug and starting new treatments.
January 2023 in “Journal of Ravishankar University” Hair loss can be caused by stress, aging, and harmful substances that create an imbalance in the body's natural processes.
December 2022 in “Curēus” Genetic testing confirmed a young girl has Atrichia with Papular Lesions due to mutations in the hairless gene.
September 2022 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Sunscreen particles were not found in inflamed or fibrotic areas of skin in FFA patients, suggesting no direct link to the disease.