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July 2015 in “Journal of inherited metabolic disease” Methionine restriction works better than betaine for treating CBS deficiency symptoms in mice.
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March 2026 in “Nutrients” Hair manganese may relate to cardiometabolic health, not coronary artery disease severity.
Copper deficiency lowers blood and liver copper levels in rats, but not in hair or bones.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” A 73-year-old woman with Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides, a rare skin lymphoma, experienced disease progression despite treatment, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring.
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December 1996 in “PubMed” The safe daily selenium intake is up to 819 micrograms.
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” Poor nutrition in young children causes skin and hair issues, highlighting the need for better nutrition education.
Penicillamine can cause taste problems due to copper loss, which can be fixed with copper or zinc supplements.
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September 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some children are born with unusually short, fine hair because their hair growth phase is short, but this often gets better by itself during puberty.
December 2025 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” Minoxidil may help treat myelodysplastic syndrome without harming normal blood cell production.
Low ferritin and vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Indian journal of health sciences and biomedical research KLEU” Low iron levels are significantly linked to hair loss in women.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Iron supplements may reverse premature hair graying caused by iron deficiency.
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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.
February 2025 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde” Thyroid tuberculosis can cause hypothyroidism and should be considered when diagnosing cervical masses.
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June 2006 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Oral zinc sulphate reduces dark hair color in mice.
December 2025 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” Corynebacterium minutissimum might cause hair loss on the scalp, but it's rarely diagnosed.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
September 2020 in “Osmangazi tıp dergisi” Thyroid dysfunction, vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, and iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss condition Telogen Effluvium.
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July 2017 in “PubMed” Two patients with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome achieved remission after treatment.
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” M-CSF-stimulated myeloid cells can cause alopecia areata in mice.
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December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Anemia increases the risk of hair loss in post-COVID-19 survivors.
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August 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A specific gene mutation causes hair loss and potential eye issues, even if vision seems normal.
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May 2007 in “PubMed” Early diagnosis and treatment of haemochromatosis are crucial for reversing organ damage and improving fertility.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron levels are linked to certain types of hair loss.
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July 2005 in “Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica” Mitochondriopathy may cause eyelash loss.
July 2021 in “Clinical Medicine” Iron deficiency without anemia can cause itching and other skin-related symptoms, and iron supplements may help.