240 citations
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February 2005 in “Diabetes Care” Patients need long-term care after bariatric surgery to manage potential nutritional and metabolic issues.
146 citations
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September 2013 in “Advances in nutrition” Bariatric surgery can cause serious mineral deficiencies, requiring better patient education and monitoring.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “Obesity Surgery” Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.
22 citations
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August 2012 in “PubMed” Adequate zinc and iron intake may reduce hair loss after bariatric surgery.
20 citations
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August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science” The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.
19 citations
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March 2021 in “Obesity surgery” Many people experience hair loss after weight loss surgery, especially younger women, and it's linked to lower levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.
11 citations
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May 2020 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss but can cause complications and nutritional deficiencies.
8 citations
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January 2019 in “Chirurgia” Bariatric surgery is safe and effective for treating adolescent obesity.
7 citations
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June 2024 in “PubMed” After bariatric surgery, patients lose weight but often face complications and need to follow strict dietary and lifestyle changes.
7 citations
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February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” People often have iron deficiency after weight-loss surgery, which can cause symptoms like hair loss and dizziness, and iron levels should be tested to diagnose it.
5 citations
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December 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Bariatric surgery improves skin conditions and metabolism but may cause nutritional deficiencies and hair loss.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “The Lancet” Bariatric surgery improves ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity better than medical therapy.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “Surgery for obesity and related diseases” TSH is not reliable for detecting hypothyroidism after bariatric surgery; FT3/rT3 ratio is better.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Nutrients” The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.
1 citations
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August 2011 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Higher zinc and iron intake leads to less hair loss after bariatric surgery.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss but can cause physical and mental health challenges.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” Improper vitamin use after bariatric surgery can cause acne.
April 2026 in “Al-Kufa University Journal for Biology” Zinc and iron levels drop after bariatric surgery, needing careful monitoring and supplements.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Nutrology” Hair loss is common after bariatric surgery, especially vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and is linked to emotional distress.
December 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health” Bariatric surgery can cause long-term issues like hair loss, mood swings, and weight regain, needing ongoing care and education.
December 2025 in “Medicina” Bariatric surgery improved quality of life and health in six months, but hair loss was common.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Bariatric surgery can improve some skin issues but may worsen others due to nutritional deficiencies.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Leucine levels may affect hair loss after bariatric surgery.
July 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review” Hair loss after bariatric surgery is common due to nutrient deficiencies and rapid weight loss.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Bariatric surgery often causes temporary hair loss due to stress and nutrient deficiencies.
February 2024 in “Medicina-lithuania” Obesity and bariatric surgery can cause hair thinning and temporary hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies and stress.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Bariatric surgery improved many skin conditions in obese patients but caused hair loss in some and decreased facial oil and skin elasticity.
Hair loss after weight loss surgery can improve over time.
December 2018 in “Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences” Many Chinese patients lose hair after weight loss surgery, especially women, and taking iron and zinc on their own doesn't help.
March 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Bariatric surgery improves health but often causes hair loss and vitamin deficiency.