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In his letter, the author reports that regular corticosteroid and corticotropin therapy was associated with hair growth and the return of pigment in patients with alopecia totalis.
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research Utjecaj prehrane i dodataka prehrani na acne vulgaris
This study found that certain dietary changes, such as a low glycemic load diet for men and specific supplements for women, may improve acne, while chocolate, whey proteins, and dairy products are linked to worsened symptoms in both genders.
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This review highlights the role of chronic stress, oxidative stress, and immune processes in the development of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the potential of antioxidants in their treatment based on the existing literature.
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In this case report, the authors describe the first documented occurrence of new-onset hypocortisolism after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in a patient, highlighting the need for awareness of this condition among clinicians when patients present with nonspecific symptoms post-bariatric surgery.
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This chapter reviews various mucocutaneous manifestations of endocrine disorders and provides illustrative images of these clinical features, but reports no new research findings.
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5 / 801 results- Why is zinc important for preventing hair loss and supporting hair follicle function? Zinc is crucial for hair follicle health, supporting growth and repair processes.
- Should zinc be taken orally or applied topically for better results in hair growth? Oral zinc supplementation is generally more effective for promoting hair growth than topical application.
- Can a zinc deficiency directly cause hair thinning or increased shedding? Studies link low serum zinc to diffuse shedding and alopecia areata, and severe deficiency states cause hair loss that reverses when zinc is replaced. The evidence is mostly observational, the one supplementation study was small and uncontrolled, and zinc is not a treatment for pattern hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Does ZInc Increase or decrease DHT
Zinc supplements may slightly increase DHT by affecting testosterone conversion, but are generally beneficial for health. A 15mg Zinc to 1mg Copper ratio is recommended.
community Some studys says zinc picolinate & saw palmetto in higher doses can lower DHT. Is this true or cope ?
Zinc picolinate and saw palmetto may lower DHT but are less effective than finasteride. Finasteride and minoxidil are preferred treatments, with ketoconazole shampoo as a suggested addition.
community Shoutout to Zinc pyrithione and Piroctone olamine
Zinc pyrithione and piroctone olamine are effective for reducing hair shedding, possibly more so than ketoconazole. There is a concern about zinc pyrithione shampoo interfering with minoxidil, but it's unclear if this is proven.
community Has anyone used zinc as a treatment?
Zinc is not effective for hair loss unless there's a deficiency. Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended treatments.
community zinc + copper with finastetide/dutasteride?
Taking zinc and copper may offset copper depletion and potentially aid hair health when used with finasteride. The user is considering whether to use these supplements alongside finasteride or wait until switching to dutasteride.
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