9 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” Hair analysis can show nutritional status and environmental exposure, with phosphorus being very stable in hair and differences found based on gender and conditions like depression and autism.
February 2023 in “American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences” Hair analysis can effectively assess nutritional status.
96 citations
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September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
84 citations
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February 2013 in “Clinica chimica acta” Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
4 citations
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May 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that Short Anagen Syndrome results in short hair growth not due to hair fragility, and hair may grow longer after puberty.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecules” A hair test shows promise for early mood disorder diagnosis.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Chinese science bulletin/Chinese Science Bulletin” Hair mineral content can help diagnose certain common illnesses.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Psychology” Depression may be linked to changes in body electrolytes and muscle inactivity, similar to effects of weightlessness.
March 2026 in “Nutrients” Hair manganese may relate to cardiometabolic health, not coronary artery disease severity.
January 2020 in “Lʹvìvsʹkij medičnij časopis” Analyzing hair for its elemental makeup can be useful for diagnosis, but there are still challenges and room for improvement.
December 2024 in “Problems of Biological Medical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry” Students from the Middle East and Moscow have different hair element levels due to their environments.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.
February 2023 in “European journal of geriatrics and gerontology” Selenium helps prevent thyroid issues and cognitive decline in the elderly, but balance is key.
11 citations
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January 2008 in “International journal of environment and health” Children are at risk of health issues from exposure to platinum group elements from car exhausts.
5 citations
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December 2014 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Zinc is essential for many body functions and imbalances can lead to health problems.
119 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Asia has made significant progress in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, but wider clinical use requires more development.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Sr and Cu ions in borosilicate glasses improve strength, bone integration, and fight bacteria, making them good for orthopedic implants.
January 2025 in “Bright Sky Publications eBooks” Aesthetic medicine is rapidly advancing with new technologies for safer, personalized, and less invasive treatments.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “Antioxidants” Rosemary may help treat various skin conditions due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
6 citations
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May 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural products may help treat Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by causing cancer cell death through ferroptosis.
Depressed individuals have higher hair sodium and potassium levels, similar to changes seen in astronauts.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Trace Elements in Medicine (Moscow)” A 3.75-year-old girl showed that different body organs can grow at different rates.
July 2020 in “Farmacja Polska” People need more education on the safe and proper use of dietary supplements.
21 citations
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April 2009 in “Trace Elements and Electrolytes” Autistic children have lower iron and higher selenium in their hair.
1113 citations
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August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
990 citations
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October 1999 in “Development” Activated LEF/TCF complexes are crucial for hair development and cycling.
949 citations
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January 2001 in “Cell” Adult mouse skin contains stem cells that can create new hair, skin, and oil glands.
854 citations
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February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Understanding hair follicle development can help treat hair loss, skin regeneration, and certain skin cancers.
835 citations
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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” Lgr5 is a marker for active, long-lasting stem cells in mouse hair follicles.
829 citations
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May 2007 in “Nature” Hair follicles can regrow in wounded adult mouse skin using a process like embryo development.