11 citations
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January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.
9 citations
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January 2013 Alopecia areata patients have lower zinc, copper, and selenium levels than healthy people.
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November 2015 in “Lʹvìvsʹkij klìnìčnij vìsnik” Correcting trace element imbalances may help reduce alopecia areata symptoms.
March 2025 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” 102 citations
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October 2010 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Copper-doxorubicin nanoparticles effectively treat tumors with less toxicity.
182 citations
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May 2003 in “Development” Myc activation reduces skin stem cells by affecting cell adhesion.
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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.
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October 2011 in “Biological trace element research” Low copper levels might cause premature graying of hair.
22 citations
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August 2015 in “PloS one” Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
21 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Hair and serum levels of zinc, copper, and iron are similar in people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals.
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March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Selenium sulfide in anti-dandruff shampoos can turn hair green.
14 citations
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April 2000 in “Animal Science/Animal science” Nutrients like vitamins, copper, zinc, and amino acids are crucial for healthy hair and wool growth.
11 citations
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February 2018 in “Amino acids” Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.
8 citations
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October 1996 in “JAMA” The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.
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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April 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Copper-quercetin complexes could be effective in treating cancer, infections, and promoting bone healing.
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July 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” European dermatologic treatments focus on lifestyle and psychosocial factors, use diverse methods like baths and climate therapy, and emphasize the importance of diet and supplements for skin health.
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December 2022 in “Bioactive Materials” The microneedle patch with quercetin, zinc, and copper effectively promotes hair regrowth for androgenic alopecia.
December 2024 in “Здобутки клінічної і експериментальної медицини” Advancements in skin regeneration focus on stem cells, nanotechnology, and bioengineered skin to improve healing and reduce scarring.
March 2024 in “BMC women's health” The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
August 2021 in “Josai University Repository of Academia (Josai University)” The nanoparticles improved minoxidil's skin absorption, making them promising for skin treatments.
November 2023 in “Biology” Lower hair copper and copper-to-zinc ratio are linked to more severe coronary artery disease.
December 2021 in “Dermatology research” Low levels of vitamin B12, ferritin, and calcium are linked to premature graying of hair.
September 2020 in “Nature, Environment and Pollution Technology/Nature, environment and pollution technology” Eating plants from polluted areas can cause liver and kidney damage in rats due to toxic metals.
January 2017 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eating a balanced diet with vitamins, micronutrients, and antioxidants is important for hair health and can help with hair loss.
December 2015 in “Basrah Journal of veterinary Research” Buffaloes in Basrah, Iraq, often lack minerals like zinc and copper, leading to health issues.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Artificial hair implantation using scaffolds is possible and PHDPE is more biocompatible than ePTFE.
11 citations
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December 2016 in “Frontiers in Psychology” Hair style affects perceptions of age, health, and attractiveness more than hair color does.