23 citations
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November 1964 in “Journal of Dairy Science” High molybdenum and sulfate sulfur levels can cause health issues in cattle, but adding copper helps.
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.
19 citations
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January 2003 in “Polish Journal of Environmental Studies” Higher lead levels were found in mothers of children with malformations.
16 citations
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June 1983 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Copper therapy improved health and enzyme activity in mice with copper deficiency.
15 citations
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September 1970 in “Journal of Animal Science” Copper in the diet helps maintain hair color and mineral balance in calves.
10 citations
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January 1980 in “Ultrastructural pathology” Green hair has high copper levels due to contaminated water and damaged hair cuticles.
7 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Children with pituitary dwarfism have higher zinc and copper, lower manganese, and similar iron levels in hair compared to normal children.
7 citations
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December 2017 in “Basrah Journal of veterinary Research” Zinc and copper deficiency harms sheep health and normal body functions.
6 citations
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February 1998 in “PubMed” MPA patients have lower zinc and manganese, higher copper, and similar iron levels in hair compared to healthy men.
6 citations
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September 1957 in “Poultry Science” Adding copper helps turkey poults grow better when molybdenum is present.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira” Copper deficiency in goats and kids caused health and reproductive problems due to excess iron intake.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Cureus” The treatment safely and effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health.
3 citations
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February 2016 in “Majallah-i dānishgāh-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Māzandarān/Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” Some Kohl products in Iran have concerning heavy metal levels, needing stricter regulation.
3 citations
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May 2014 in “InTech eBooks” Copper deficiency may cause hair loss, and treating it could involve nutrition and hormones.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Ceramics International” The 3D printed scaffold with SB216763 and copper helps heal wounds and regrow skin and hair.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Men with androgenic alopecia have different hair copper levels than those without.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is linked to deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and thyroid function.
June 2024 in “Journal of Islamic International Medical College” Low zinc is linked to all alopecia types, and low copper is linked to male pattern alopecia.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Zinc, copper, and iron are important for skin health and may help diagnose skin diseases.
December 2023 in “Archives of iranian medicine” Higher iron levels in hair may increase the risk of esophageal cancer.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” Herbal extract shampoo increased certain minerals in hair and improved hair growth and scalp health.
December 2022 in “Himi, himijn tehnologijn hùrèèlèngijn èrdèm šinžilgèènij bùtèèl” Hair products with copper and zinc enriched yeast made hair thicker and denser.
February 2021 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Low zinc and copper levels may indicate Telogen Effluvium.
October 2014 in “Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences” Higher copper and lower chromium and selenium in hair are linked to insulin resistance in visceral-obese adults.
January 2004 in “Trace Elements Science” Diabetics have lower chromium, manganese, and copper, but higher iron in their hair.
January 1992 in “Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry” People with schizophrenia have lower zinc, copper, and chromium in their hair.
March 1963 in “Sangyo Igaku” Women generally have higher levels of iron, copper, and zinc in their hair than men, with differences increasing with age.
Using aluminum foil for hair bleaching gives better copper blonde color.
September 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The hydrogel effectively heals diabetic wounds, closing over 90% within 7 days.
February 2025 in “JAAD International” Five monthly sessions of minoxidil-dutasteride-copper peptide tattooing significantly improve hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia.