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January 2013 in “International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences” Hair and nails can show long-term changes in lead and calcium levels.
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stem cells in mouse nails are found in the nail matrix and may control nail growth.
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June 2019 in “Current developments in nutrition” A combination of arginine silicate complex and magnesium biotinate improves hair and nail growth in rats.
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August 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology (Print)” Too much selenium can cause hair loss and nail problems.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP)” Combining cantigi and henna leaf extracts boosts antioxidant activity.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Medical Research” Diet and gut health can improve skin, hair, and nails.
Biotin and silica from plants improve hair, skin, and nail health.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Tofacitinib improves nail conditions in patients with severe hair loss and does not affect hair regrowth.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The onychodermis helps anchor the nail bed and may aid in nail formation.
The study concludes that Twenty-nail dystrophy is more common in boys among children and in women among adults, with varying response to treatment.
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July 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil was more effective than laser therapy for hair loss, and the report also highlighted the need for more research on PRP for a different hair loss condition, the impact of social media on alopecia views, and a warning on turmeric causing nail discoloration.
April 2023 in “Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine” 2% minoxidil speeds up nail growth more than 5% minoxidil and is safe.
April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Cosmetics with hinokitiol-loaded nanocapsules were found to effectively promote hair growth.
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March 2019 in “Experimental Techniques in Urology & Nephrology” Heptaminol may cause hair lightening in hemodialysis patients.
July 2025 in “Cosmoderma” The plant-based supplement improved hair, skin, and nail health and boosted well-being without side effects.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib improved nail condition and hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia and nail abnormalities.
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