January 2024 in “Biological trace element research” Isotretinoin affects trace element levels and requires monitoring of liver and kidney functions.
27 citations,
May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Zinc can be a helpful secondary treatment for certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to guide its use.
12 citations,
July 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
35 citations,
January 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Zinc can help with some skin problems, but its effectiveness varies depending on the condition.
An infant with a zinc deficiency skin disorder improved with zinc treatment.
27 citations,
March 2012 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Taking zinc supplements can help improve or cure hair loss caused by zinc deficiency.
68 citations,
February 1996 in “Obesity Surgery” Taking zinc sulphate stopped and reversed hair loss in patients after weight loss surgery.
30 citations,
June 2006 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Oral zinc sulphate reduces dark hair color in mice.
16 citations,
November 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Consider necrolytic acral erythema in similar cases and treat with oral zinc sulfate.
May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments for skin conditions are complex but effective, including spironolactone for female hair loss and propranolol for infantile hemangiomas.
28 citations,
September 1986 in “Pediatric dermatology” Zinc therapy improved hair health in a girl with acrodermatitis enteropathica.
23 citations,
March 1989 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice” Llamas often have skin issues like mange, bacterial infections, and allergies, with some treatable by zinc.
5 citations,
September 1991 in “Veterinary dermatology” Pygmy goats with seborrhoeic dermatitis showed skin symptoms and temporary improvement with corticosteroids, but the cause and inheritance of the disease remain unknown.
December 2023 in “Sains Malaysiana” The enzyme Rand protease works well for leather dehairing and its stability is important, with Leu75 playing a key role.
73 citations,
May 1976 in “JAMA” Long-term parenteral nutrition without zinc can cause severe zinc deficiency.
60 citations,
October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Zinc can both inhibit and stimulate mouse hair growth, and might help recover hair after chemotherapy.
53 citations,
October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” Zinc supplements can resolve skin issues caused by zinc deficiency.
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.
5 citations,
December 2014 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Zinc is essential for many body functions and imbalances can lead to health problems.
4 citations,
January 1992 in “The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine” Zinc made mice's coarse hair turn into fine hair without affecting skin structure.
195 citations,
April 2005 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The ZIP7 gene helps control zinc levels in cells by moving zinc from the Golgi apparatus to the cytoplasm.
90 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
4 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Zinc is important for skin health, and supplements can help treat various skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed for conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Zinc, copper, and iron are important for skin health and may help diagnose skin diseases.
64 citations,
January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
15 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Women with androgenetic alopecia have lower zinc and iron levels.
4 citations,
December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Zinc is crucial for skin health and treating various skin disorders.
2 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning, especially for skin and hair symptoms.
June 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning.
16 citations,
December 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Long-term use of pyrithione zinc shampoos remains effective for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, with decreased effectiveness likely due to not following treatment instructions rather than the treatment itself.