May 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, serum levels of vitamin C, vitamin E, and total antioxidant capacity did not differ significantly between individuals with premature greying hair and controls, but a strong association with family history was observed.
January 2012 in “Vitamins & trace elements” This study observed that smokers and alcohol consumers with androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower serum levels of antioxidant vitamins, and these habits may trigger earlier onset of alopecia in susceptible individuals.
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May 2020 in “Diagnostics” This study involving male patients with androgenic alopecia found that a higher baseline zinc plasma level, specifically above 10 µmol/L, may predict the success of treatment with 5% topical minoxidil, correlating with increased hair density and diameter in the parietal area.
January 2025 in “Global Health” This study found that Bangladeshi patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus had significantly lower serum vitamin E levels compared to healthy individuals, with lower levels particularly observed in female and older patients, emphasizing the potential importance of antioxidant status in managing the disease.
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March 2023 in “Journal of medical case reports” The authors concluded that coagulopathy can result from vitamin E supplementation, even at marginally elevated levels, especially when combined with other drugs that increase bleeding risk.