July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” People with Alopecia Areata often have lower zinc levels, and more hair loss is linked to even lower zinc levels.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Misinformation about alopecia is common online and can harm patient choices.
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.
19 citations,
March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
65 citations,
August 2016 in “Metabolic brain disease” Children with autism have lower levels of essential and toxic trace elements in their hair.
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.
1 citations,
June 2007 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Antioxidants can help improve hair growth in people with alopecia areata.
January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Low zinc levels in chronic liver disease patients are linked to more severe symptoms like taste issues and skin problems, and zinc supplements might help.
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.
10 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Hair loss in adult females in Makkah is often linked to iron-deficiency anemia and thyroid issues.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with hair loss have low zinc levels; zinc supplements and laser therapy may help.
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.
24 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Taking too many vitamin and mineral supplements can cause serious health problems.
11 citations,
May 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Some treatments can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but none offer a cure, and effectiveness varies.
11 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
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.
15 citations,
October 2016 in “PubMed” People with Telogen Effluvium often lack vitamin D, ferritin, and zinc.
The levels of zinc, vitamin D, ferritin, and selenium are different in people with androgenic alopecia compared to a control group.
4 citations,
October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hydroxychloroquine, nitazoxanide, and ivermectin were similarly effective in treating early COVID-19.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Cureus” Low Vitamin D is common in people with Alopecia Areata, but its impact on the condition needs more research.
13 citations,
June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
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.
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” A new patch that releases quercetin, copper, and zinc ions under the skin can effectively treat hair loss by promoting hair follicle regeneration.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Bioactive Materials” The microneedle patch with quercetin, zinc, and copper effectively promotes hair regrowth for androgenic alopecia.
January 2023 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Zinc is important for health and its supplementation may help treat various conditions.
June 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” The herbal extract is as effective and safe as 3% minoxidil for treating hair loss.
January 2024 in “International journal of chemical research and development (Print)” Low levels of vitamin B12, iron, ferritin, and zinc are linked to hair loss in Iraqi women.
November 2023 in “Cureus” Most people in Jazan know about vitamin D, zinc, and ferritin's link to hair loss but don't practice enough preventive measures.
10 citations,
August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Lack of certain nutrients may contribute to hair loss and proper diet or supplements could improve it.