40 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Cysteine helps maintain keratin production in skin cells even when iron is low.
30 citations
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November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
August 2025 in “Nutrition and Health” Eating foods rich in vitamin D and iron helps prevent hair loss, while alcohol and sugary drinks can cause it.
21 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Foxn1 is crucial for skin development and healing, and altering its expression may aid regenerative medicine.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Witch hazel-based hair products improved scalp irritation and were well-tolerated.
Arginine deficiency hinders hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, but restoring it can promote hair regeneration.
54 citations
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January 2009 in “Development” β-catenin, Shh, and Bmp signaling control hair follicle development.
March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cancer survivors need better skin care to improve their quality of life.
1 citations
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Imiquimod improved skin pigmentation in most patients with xeroderma pigmentosum and may prevent further skin cancer, but some treatments can have side effects.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “Nutrients” Soy protein with isoflavones reduces wrinkles and improves skin hydration in postmenopausal women.
51 citations
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October 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Improving drug delivery through the skin requires understanding skin and using enhancers.
122 citations
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January 2006 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
7 citations
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January 2011 in “Veterinary Pathology” A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
21 citations
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April 2010 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Zinc supplementation may help improve treatment outcomes for chronic hepatitis C.
19 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new gel containing minoxidil can treat hair loss effectively, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.
10 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care” A woman with HIV had a severe skin condition that improved with antiretroviral therapy.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil is the main over-the-counter treatment for hair loss, with other options like finasteride, latanoprost, retinoic acid, antioxidants, biotin, nutraceuticals, and platelet-rich plasma therapy also showing promise.
165 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
July 2024 in “Biomolecular and Health Science Journal” Mycophenolic acid effectively improved hair and nail growth in a lupus patient.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation causes Olmsted syndrome.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” EGFR and mTOR inhibitors may help manage Olmsted syndrome symptoms.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Small ruminant research” Vitamin E, alone or with yeast, helped reduce arsenic poisoning effects in young goats.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” Baricitinib significantly improved hair regrowth and skin condition in a 14-year-old with alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis.
Early diagnosis and lifelong zinc supplementation are crucial for treating acrodermatitis enteropathica effectively.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports” Biotin can interfere with lab tests, causing misdiagnosis.
4 citations
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” EGCG in green tea benefits skin, hair, cancer treatment, weight loss, diabetes, heart, and brain health.
1 citations
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June 2009 in “Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management” Selenium is essential in small amounts but toxic in excess, requiring careful management.
3 citations
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February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” A woman's heart failure improved after she added vitamins and changed her diet from only cheese chips and cake.