January 2023 in “Nature Immunology” Certain immune cells help hair growth by regulating iron in the skin.
December 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if blood tests for things like iron and vitamin D are helpful for hair loss from Telogen effluvium.
40 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Iron deficiency may contribute to hair loss.
15 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Women with androgenetic alopecia have lower zinc and iron levels.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Women's health reports” Iron deficiency in menstruating women causes many health issues beyond anemia and needs early detection and treatment.
13 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition” Deferasirox combined with sorafenib reduces liver cancer risk and lessens treatment side effects.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” FLCN helps control iron levels in cells.
July 2021 in “Clinical Medicine” Iron deficiency without anemia can cause itching and other skin-related symptoms, and iron supplements may help.
26 citations
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June 2020 in “Polymers” Microneedle made of iron oxide and PVA helps hair regrowth in alopecia treatment.
January 2025 in “BMC Nephrology” Most end-stage renal disease patients in Jordan have skin issues like dryness and itching.
134 citations
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
146 citations
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September 2013 in “Advances in nutrition” Bariatric surgery can cause serious mineral deficiencies, requiring better patient education and monitoring.
79 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
76 citations
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July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
70 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.
45 citations
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August 2018 in “Haematologica” Macrophage iron release is crucial for hair growth and wound healing.
25 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Most Indian people with hair loss in the study lacked nutrients, especially iron.
21 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Hair and serum levels of zinc, copper, and iron are similar in people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals.
19 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Indian dermatologists recommend treating common hair loss with a balanced diet, stress reduction, mild shampoos, and sometimes minoxidil and supplements.
19 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” The main causes of diffuse hair loss in women are telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, often related to stress and iron deficiency.
16 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Genetics and nutritional deficiencies are key factors in premature graying of hair.
16 citations
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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.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.
15 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The HairCheck® device is effective for measuring hair loss and growth in people with alopecia.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
11 citations
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February 2018 in “Amino acids” Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.
11 citations
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October 2020 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss but can cause complications and nutritional deficiencies.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “PubMed” Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.