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November 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
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September 2012 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Low levels of ferritin and vitamin B12 are common in women with telogen effluvium, but the link between nutrient deficiencies and the condition is not clear.
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December 1996 in “PubMed” The safe daily selenium intake is up to 819 micrograms.
Raising serum ferritin levels can improve symptoms like fatigue and hair loss, even if hemoglobin levels are normal.
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April 1971 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Lack of protein causes hair root damage, but it can be reversed by eating protein again.
January 2010 in “Nihon Hou Kagaku Gijutsu Gakkaishi” The modified staining method can determine the ABO blood group of hair samples accurately.
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April 1978 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Enzyme typing can reliably characterize human hair.
June 2025 in “Medical Science Journal for Advance Research” Higher levels of MIG and IP-10 may help diagnose and monitor Alopecia Areata.
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September 1998 in “Journal of Advancement in Medicine” Thiamin deficiency might cause hair loss and mental health issues.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study found no link between anxiety, vitamin B12, folate, TSH, ferritin, zinc levels, and trichodynia in telogen alopecia patients.
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January 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.
January 2007 in “동의생리병리학회지 = Journal of physiology & pathology in Korean Medicine” Biotae Orientalis extracts may help treat hair loss.
January 2012 in “Vitamins & trace elements” Smoking and drinking can lower vitamin levels and potentially trigger early hair loss, but overall vitamin levels don't seem to affect hair loss duration.
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January 2021 in “Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine” ATP and IL-10 levels in hair follicles relate to follicle length and hair growth, with differences in alopecia patients.
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September 2023 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” Scalp bacteria affect genes linked to hair health and growth.
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March 2019 in “Journal of lipid research” New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
October 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Higher FABP4 levels may indicate more severe alopecia areata.
October 2022 in “Linköping University medical dissertations” The method shows hair testosterone levels reflect those in saliva, but are affected by various factors and may indicate a risk for heart attack.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low PON1 levels may indicate and predict the severity of hair loss.
March 2019 in “European Urology Supplements” Some common medications like metformin, insulin, and ACE inhibitors can lower PSA levels, while statins don't, and low dose finasteride significantly reduces PSA.
Copper levels in green hair decreased significantly after treatment.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of zinc and vitamin D.
June 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” People with chronic hair shedding have lower antioxidant levels in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
January 2020 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” People with chronic hair shedding had much lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy people.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib maintains significant hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata over three years.
January 2011 in “대한피부과학회지” A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichothiodystrophy due to low sulfur levels in her hair.
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January 1988 Hair follicles have unique proteins that vary by species and are influenced by nutrition.
January 2008 in “한국미용학회지” Certain enzymes and a growth factor were higher in mice treated with minoxidil or a peppermint and rosemary oil mix, which may be good indicators of hair growth.
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October 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Hair growth in alopecia areata is hindered due to impaired cell activity in the surrounding tissue.