July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
January 2015 in “Endocrine updates” Bariatric surgery patients need careful before and after surgery care for safety and long-term health.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.
Iron and zinc deficiencies may be treated to help female hair loss.
January 2012 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Nutrition can improve hair strength and reduce breakage.
August 2023 in “Vittalle” Mais estudos são necessários para garantir a eficácia e qualidade dos tratamentos de alopecia com plantas medicinais.
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June 2016 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Silicon can improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” The supplement helps improve hair growth and reduce hair shedding.
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Eating more antioxidant-rich foods and less alcohol may help reduce hair loss.
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August 2023 in “Clinical Nutrition” Certain elements in maternal hair are linked to higher gestational diabetes risk and lower infant mental development.
September 2006 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Lack of certain vitamins and minerals can increase hair loss in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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February 2023 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences” Hair loss in gastroparesis patients may signal nutritional deficiencies and can improve with multivitamins.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Over half of young people in Saudi Arabia experience early gray hair, linked to factors like smoking, stress, and family history.
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June 2020 in “Cutis” Poor nutrition can lead to skin diseases in hospitalized patients and should be quickly identified and treated.
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” Nutritional deficiencies in cows lead to health issues like poor coat, low fertility, and reduced productivity.
June 2026 in “JAAD Case Reports” Scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, can occur in people with restrictive diets and can be diagnosed by twisted hair shafts.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Gray hair can potentially be managed or reversed with treatments that boost melanin production and address nutritional deficiencies.
February 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Many pregnant women in District Mardan have nutritional deficiencies, especially low zinc and hemoglobin levels, and need better diets and more exercise.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Association of Physicians of India” Adding vitamin B12 to food like salt can effectively improve vitamin levels in rural areas.
May 2024 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” Overweight or obese women before pregnancy have lower iron levels in their serum and hair during early pregnancy.
Hair loss after weight loss surgery can improve over time.
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May 1985 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” Biotin deficiency in patients on total parenteral nutrition can cause serious symptoms but can be treated with biotin supplements.
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October 2022 in “PubMed” Hair loss is influenced by genetics, diet, and lifestyle, but more research is needed on nutrition's role.
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January 2022 in “Nutrients” Diet can influence inflammatory skin diseases.
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August 2020 in “F1000Research” Better understanding and new treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa are emerging, but more research is needed.
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November 2021 in “Antioxidants” Managing oxidative stress might help treat low testosterone and related chronic diseases in aging men.
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January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Low levels of vitamin B12 and ferritin are linked to early hair graying.
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January 2015 in “Korean Journal of Pediatrics” Proper nutrition is crucial for managing pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and supporting growth and development.