January 2014 in “Международный журнал прикладных и фундаментальных исследований” This article suggests that zinc-dependent factors may play a role in the regulation of the hair follicle cycle and could be involved in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata, but experimental confirmation is needed.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this animal study, zinc deficiency in mice was linked to disrupted hair cycles and impaired hair regrowth, which were reversed by zinc supplementation.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper outlines the chronic inflammatory skin disorder hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing its symptomatology, associated systemic diseases, known risk factors, and treatment strategies, including medical and surgical interventions depending on disease severity, while highlighting its significant impact on patients' quality of life.
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April 2010 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This review discusses zinc supplementation as a complementary therapy for chronic hepatitis C, noting its potential benefits in improving treatment outcomes and reducing side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that a catalytically active version of Vav2 significantly altered gene expression patterns in hair follicle stem cells in mice, with these changes varying over the animals' lifespans.