January 2014 in “Michigan telecommunications and technology law review” Zinc deficiency in alcoholic cirrhosis patients causes skin issues, and zinc treatment improves symptoms.
November 2008 in “Central Plains Medical Journal” Combining zinc with 2% minoxidil is effective for long-term treatment of hair loss.
February 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” A personalized combination treatment can effectively promote hair growth and stabilize hair loss in women with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Nutrology” Diet and nutrients, including lycopene from tomatoes and hydroquinone from wheat, can help control melasma, a skin condition.
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March 2012 in “The American Journal of Surgery” Modified laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy effectively controls diabetes and treats obesity with minimal complications.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A vitamin and mineral supplement significantly reduced hair shedding in Brazilian women with telogen effluvium.
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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Acrodermatitis Enteropathica is a rare skin condition treated effectively with zinc supplements, and early diagnosis is key.
An infant with a zinc deficiency skin disorder improved with zinc treatment.
December 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Chronic Acrodermatitis Enteropathica can persist into adulthood and requires careful zinc treatment.
December 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, often treated effectively with a combination of supplements and topical treatments.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Three patients suffered severe health issues due to not getting enough vitamins and minerals after weight-loss surgery.
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February 2014 in “Nutrition in Clinical Practice” Use oral or enteral nutrition when possible and reserve IV trace elements for those who truly need them.
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April 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Biotin supplements improved skin and hair in a biotin-deficient infant on amino acid formula.
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July 1996 in “Acta Paediatrica” Biotin should be added to Japanese amino acid formula to prevent deficiency.
January 2025 in “Pediatrics in Review” The boy's symptoms improved with vitamin C treatment, highlighting the need to consider scurvy in kids with unusual diets.
May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments for skin conditions are complex but effective, including spironolactone for female hair loss and propranolol for infantile hemangiomas.
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January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
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July 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
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February 2018 in “Nutrients” Certain zinc transporters are essential for healthy skin and managing zinc in the body could help treat skin problems.
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January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Zinc sulphate solution was not effective in reducing the number, duration, or severity of recurrent herpes simplex infections.
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October 2009 in “Gastroenterology” Zinc is crucial for nutrition, especially in patients with specific health conditions, and requires careful supplementation and monitoring.
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October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” Zinc supplements can resolve skin issues caused by zinc deficiency.
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August 2016 in “Journal of nanomedicine research” Zinc oxide nanoparticle biscuits improved growth and health in zinc-deficient rats without toxicity.
December 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Zinc sulfate solution is more effective than tea lotion for treating acne rosacea.
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May 1976 in “JAMA” Long-term parenteral nutrition without zinc can cause severe zinc deficiency.
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March 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A woman experienced temporary hair loss after taking albendazole, which resolved on its own within 3 months.
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February 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Oral spironolactone's effectiveness for adult female acne is not well-supported by strong evidence.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with hair loss, especially those with certain types, have lower zinc levels, and zinc supplements might help.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Low zinc levels may be linked to the return of gynecologic cancers.