June 2026 in “kerbala journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Alopecia areata involves immune issues, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies.
February 2026 in “PubMed” A personalized nutrition plan improved hair and skin health in a young man.
May 2024 in “Our Dermatology Online” Excessive hair loss can be an early sign of celiac disease.
Alopecia areata is more common in males, often appears as patchy hair loss, and is strongly linked to anemia.
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July 2013 in “PubMed” The pubic hair loss was likely due to anorexia nervosa.
January 2025 in “TURKDERM” Alopecia areata incognito in children can be effectively treated with triamcinolone acetonide and supplements, leading to full hair regrowth.
May 2022 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” Alopecia areata is complex, often recurring, and needs personalized treatment, especially with other health issues.
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November 2025 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers”
March 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The article explores the pathophysiology of alopecia, emphasizing that hair loss is often mistakenly attributed solely to genetic factors, while other causes like nutritional deficiencies, systemic diseases, and psychological issues are overlooked. It highlights the growing concern for hair health, which has led to an increase in the cosmetic market, though the effectiveness of these products is often unclear. The article provides a comprehensive overview of available treatments for alopecia, including allopathic, homeopathic, naturopathic, cosmeceutical, and ayurvedic approaches, and discusses recent advancements in the field.
June 2011 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology” An 11-year-old girl with hair thinning was diagnosed with monilethrix and early androgenetic alopecia.
October 1966 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 19-year-old female with alopecia universalis experienced total hair loss, and previous treatments were ineffective.
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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.
December 2025 in “DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)” Many adolescents in northern Sudan have hair loss linked to iron deficiency.
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July 1979 in “Lancet” Biotin treatment can significantly improve hair loss and motor functions in certain metabolic disorders.
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January 2018 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.
September 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
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February 2023 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences” Hair loss in gastroparesis patients may signal nutritional deficiencies and can improve with multivitamins.
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May 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Starvation diets can cause significant hair loss.
October 2018 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats is crucial for maintaining healthy hair and preventing hair loss.
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April 1990 in “PubMed” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and is hard to treat.
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
January 2025 in “Elsevier eBooks” 1 citations
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January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Micronutrient imbalances like zinc, selenium, copper, and manganese can cause hair loss.
October 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” High retinol intake may worsen hair loss in alopecia areata.
August 2016 in “Annals of International medical and Dental Research” People with different types of hair loss often have lower iron levels in their blood.
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April 2008 in “Advances in therapy” Proper diagnosis and treatment of childhood hair loss require distinguishing between alopecia and trichotillomania.
August 2023 in “Tzu Chi Medical Journal” Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
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October 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Japanese patients with alopecia areata often have a higher BMI and consume more vitamin C, fruit, and retinol, which may affect their condition's development or severity.
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February 2023 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” Gastroparesis may cause hair loss due to micronutrient deficiencies, and multivitamins might help.