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January 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical research” Low levels of ferritin, TSH, and certain vitamins are linked to hair loss in women of different ages.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Men with hair loss may lack zinc, copper, and vitamin D; supplements could help.
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October 2011 in “Medical journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services” 22 citations
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November 2010 in “Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry Reviews” Smokers and people with dyed hair have higher levels of certain metals in their hair.
20 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical vitamin C may help treat skin fragility in the elderly.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Estrogen deficiency can reduce the enzyme activity needed to activate vitamin D.
5 citations
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July 2018 in “Pediatrics” A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
March 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Low levels of zinc and ferritin may worsen alopecia areata.
February 2018 in “Egyptian Journal of Radiation Sciences and Applications” Patients with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus have lower vitamin D and antioxidant levels and higher oxidative stress.
December 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early detection and treatment of Menkes disease with copper injections are crucial for better outcomes.
6 citations
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March 1991 in “Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry” Manganese levels in hair may be linked to multiple sclerosis.
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February 1983 in “Gut” Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.
Excessive vitamin A intake caused severe health issues that mostly resolved after stopping the intake.
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May 1984 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.
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October 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might cause hair loss, but better testing is needed.
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August 2005 in “Clinical Infectious Diseases” The man's symptoms improved after treating his scurvy with high-dose vitamin C.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Zinc supplements improved the girl's skin and hair condition.
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December 2013 in “Acupuncture and related therapies” N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Genetics and nutritional deficiencies are key factors in premature graying of hair.
September 2025 in “Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences” Many first-trimester pregnant women in Mysore have anemia and iron deficiency, needing better care and interventions.
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November 2016 in “Frontiers in neurology” Steroid treatment improved both gut and nerve symptoms in a man with Cronkhite–Canada syndrome.
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November 1985 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” Switch hair can indicate magnesium and copper levels in beef cows.
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August 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” Iranian bodybuilders often use supplements like vitamins C, D, and whey protein, but they experience side effects like skin rashes and hair loss.
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May 2004 in “Archives of Dermatology” Severe nutritional deficiency can cause serious health and development issues, including skin problems and hair loss.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Iron deficiency anemia is common and treated with iron supplements and diet changes.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Iron deficiency anemia is common and treated with iron supplements and diet changes.
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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.