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October 2022 in “Frontiers in public health” Cadmium chloride pollution can cause skin disorders, speed up aging, and prevent hair growth.
January 2017 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Iron deficiency anemia can cause hair breakage.
27 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.
July 2004 in “Transplantation” Iron deficiency is common in kidney transplant patients, and while iron treatment helps, it can cause high red blood cell levels.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Low iron levels may be linked to hair loss in women with chronic telogen effluvium.
2 citations
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January 1977 in “PubMed” 1 citations
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The fer-ts mutation in plants prevents root hair growth at high temperatures.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” People today have lower levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium, and iron in their hair than people did 100 years ago.
October 2012 in “Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials”
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Iron deficiency is linked to a common type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
Iron supplements improved hemoglobin levels and combined iron and zinc reduced measles risk in Indonesian infants.
24 citations
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January 2019 in “Science China Life Sciences” Chitosan/LiCl composite scaffolds help heal deep skin wounds better.
January 2026 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Dogs have more iron and copper in their hair than cats, and outdoor animals have higher iron levels.
22 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More research is needed to determine if iron deficiency causes hair loss.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Low iron and vitamin D are common in young females with hair loss.
April 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” Knockout mice showed anemia and hair loss, suggesting other ways exist for iron absorption.
31 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Oxidation changes the structure of hair protein filaments, causing them to compact and rearrange.
16 citations
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July 2014 in “Cell Biology International” Lithium chloride helps hair follicle cells become tooth cells by activating a specific signaling pathway.
January 2004 in “Weiliang yuansu yu jiankang yanjiu” Diabetics have lower chromium, manganese, and copper, but higher iron in their hair.
17 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” A new nanoagent effectively kills bacteria and speeds up wound healing.
March 2025 in “Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering B” Carrots grown organically have lower heavy metal levels, making them safer and better quality.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” Hypochlorous acid is a safe, effective antimicrobial with potential in various medical fields, but more research is needed to improve its stability and use.
2 citations
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January 1987 in “Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica” Certain chelators lighten mink skin and hair, increase skin elasticity, and disrupt hair growth without affecting fur quality.
January 2011 in “Nuclear Techniques” Lead levels in hair increased due to environmental exposure, while iron, copper, and zinc levels stayed stable.
2 citations
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December 2021 The research found that the properties of solid-state Electronic Circular Dichroism (ss-ECD) are influenced by the orientation of local crystals, which could help in examining and mapping chiral materials like pharmaceutical ingredients.
January 2024 in “Current research in toxicology” Thallium is highly toxic, causing severe health issues, and Prussian blue is the best antidote.
Prussian Blue causes hair cuticles to detach, weakening the hair.
August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Iron deficiency anemia causes fatigue and can be managed with proper care.
The levels of zinc, vitamin D, ferritin, and selenium are different in people with androgenic alopecia compared to a control group.
1 citations
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March 2019 in “Hygiene and Sanitation” Heavy metals can damage skin and hair in mice.