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GlossaryZinc Deficiency

condition where insufficient zinc impairs immune function and hair growth

Zinc deficiency, also known as zinc insufficiency, occurs when the body does not have enough zinc to meet its needs. This essential mineral plays a crucial role in immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. Symptoms of zinc deficiency can include hair loss, impaired immune function, delayed wound healing, and skin lesions. It can be diagnosed through blood tests and is often treated with dietary changes or zinc supplements.

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research Severe Zinc Deficiency in Male and Female Rats

158 citations, May 1968 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition”

Zinc is crucial for growth and health in rats.

research Zinc Deficiency and Its Management in the Pediatric Population: A Literature Review and Proposed Etiologic Classification

75 citations, May 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Zinc deficiency in children can cause skin issues and can be serious if not diagnosed and treated properly.

research Acquired Zinc Deficiency in Long-Term Parenteral Nutrition: A Case Study

73 citations, May 1976 in “JAMA”

Long-term parenteral nutrition without zinc can cause severe zinc deficiency.

research Zinc Deficiency Associated with Hypothyroidism: An Overlooked Cause of Severe Alopecia

56 citations, January 2013 in “International journal of trichology”

Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.

research Acquired Zinc Deficiency Dermatosis in Humans

53 citations, October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology”

Zinc supplements can resolve skin issues caused by zinc deficiency.

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community Has anyone regrown hair after iron/zinc deficiency?

in Chat 31 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair regrowth after addressing iron/zinc deficiency. Treatments mentioned include daily supplements of iron and zinc.

community Insane hair regrowth 5 weeks on zinc, Vitamin D, Biotin (PLEASE READ CAPTIONS AND POST) - My zinc deficiency caused a receding hairline as well as diffuse miniaturization similar to DUPA

in Progress Pictures 47 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hair loss and thinning. They report a decrease in hair shedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hair loss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.

community Opinion on Zinc Gluconate?

in Product 4 years ago

The conversation discusses trying zinc gluconate for hair loss after biotin showed minimal effect. The user is considering switching treatments.

community Is there an improvement? Zinc, biotin, and D3

in Is this regrowth? 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth improvement due to zinc, biotin, and D3 supplements, highlighting that hair loss can result from deficiencies, not just androgenetic alopecia. The user emphasizes that treatments like finasteride are not the only solutions.

community Has anyone seen this study before? It claims that B6+Zinc can inhibit 5ar activity

in Technology 78 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using B6 and Zinc to inhibit 5ar activity, similar to Fin and Dut. Minoxidil is mentioned as a supplementary treatment.

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