June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.
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November 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Iron therapy cured the boy's hair color issue.
March 2024 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular basis of disease” Deferoxamine may help protect inner ear cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.
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.
April 2010 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Improving iron levels can help reduce hair loss in females.
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Essential-oils-cobalt improves goat growth and product quality.
Iron deficiency worsens inflammatory skin diseases by disrupting iron balance and increasing inflammation.
October 2022 in “Egyptian Journal of Health Care” Female nursing students with iron deficiency anemia have poor knowledge and practices regarding iron intake, needing better health education and physical monitoring.
January 2018 in “The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal” Iron deficiency anemia is significantly linked to hair loss in childbearing women, and taking iron improves the condition.
October 2020 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis can prevent serious complications.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Micronutrient supplements significantly improved PCOS symptoms in women.
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January 1932 in “New Zealand journal of agriculture”
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency is common in women regardless of hair loss, and treating it does not usually reverse hair loss.
March 2012 in “EFSA Journal” Iron intake has not been proven to maintain normal hair growth.
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January 2010 in “Blood” Antihepcidin antibodies may treat inflammation-induced anemia by improving iron metabolism.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most patients with telogen effluvium had low iron and vitamin D levels; iron supplements were commonly prescribed.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Iron deficiency may contribute to hair loss.
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July 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Chromium, inositol, and omega-3 can help manage PCOS symptoms.
December 2025 in “Репродуктивное здоровье Восточная Европа” Magnesium and iron deficiencies may cause menstrual cycle disorders.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Cupric citrate improves growth, nutrient use, and gut health in broilers.
Low vitamin C caused bleeding and corkscrew hair, resolved with vitamin C treatment.
February 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Ayurvedic medicine helped increase a young woman's hemoglobin levels and improved her anemia symptoms.
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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.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Iron oxide nanoparticles improve skin penetration and drug release for hair loss treatment.
April 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” Knockout mice showed anemia and hair loss, suggesting other ways exist for iron absorption.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Excessive iodine from a cystic fibrosis supplement can cause hypothyroidism.
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December 2020 in “IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering” Beets and potatoes are good sources of iron and manganese, important for health.
December 2009 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.
October 2023 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” More awareness and education on iron deficiency anemia are needed in Riyadh.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” The supplement with amino acids, iron, selenium, and marine hydrolyzed collagen improved hair growth more than drug treatment alone, with most people tolerating it well.