134 citations
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
3 citations
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November 2018 in “PubMed” People with TED often have low B12 levels and might benefit from B12 supplements.
10 citations
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July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Some vitamins and minerals are important for preventing hair loss, but treating hair loss with them without a known deficiency is not proven effective.
48 citations
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April 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and are more likely to be deficient in it.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Heavy metals might contribute to hair loss in Telogen Effluvium.
63 citations
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
79 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
78 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.
25 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Most Indian people with hair loss in the study lacked nutrients, especially iron.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “PubMed” People with Telogen Effluvium often lack vitamin D, ferritin, and zinc.
19 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.
73 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with hair loss, especially those with certain types, have lower zinc levels, and zinc supplements might help.
72 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.
70 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
21 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Vitamin B12, folate, ferritin, and iron levels are not linked to alopecia areata.
207 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
126 citations
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November 1987 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Selenium deficiency can cause skin and hair color loss, muscle weakness, and blood cell changes, but these improve with selenium supplements.
