4 citations
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July 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Acta agriculturae Serbica” Selenium imbalance can cause hair loss and skin issues.
October 2025 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Kedokteran dan Kesehatan” Multivitamins can help hair growth and health, especially if you have nutritional deficiencies, but should be used carefully.
Fad diets and supplements from social media can cause skin and hair problems.
June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Pregnant women with rheumatic diseases often have poor nutrition, needing more folic acid, calcium, and iron, while consuming too much selenium.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” 64 drugs can cause hair loss, needing better monitoring and updated labels.
January 2023 in “Journal of Ravishankar University” Hair loss can be caused by stress, aging, and harmful substances that create an imbalance in the body's natural processes.
56 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss disorder that can be assessed with the modified wash test and may be treated with clobetasol foam, with patient management being important.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” COVID-19 may trigger sudden temporary hair loss.
3 citations
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February 2005 in “Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy & Radiative Transfer/Journal of quantitative spectroscopy & radiative transfer” Iron and zinc levels in hair are not linked to hair loss from chemotherapy.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
22 citations
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August 2019 in “Environmental research” Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I bacteria increase selenium uptake in Brassica oleracea plants by 130%.
March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “Psychiatry and clinical psychopharmacology” Stopping the antidepressant agomelatine improved hair loss in a patient.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” There's an urgent need for better treatments for hair loss caused by radiation therapy.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
Some supplements may help reduce side effects of cancer treatments in pets.
76 citations
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April 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Chronic stress can cause hair loss by increasing oxidative stress, but antioxidants may help.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
May 2025 in “Journal of Food and Nutrition Research” Black wolfberry ferment may help regrow hair in cases of androgenetic alopecia.
September 2024 in “Vietnam Journal of Biotechnology” Astaxanthin may help protect hair cells from damage and prevent hair loss.
Some medications, including retinoids, antifungals, and psychotropic drugs, can cause reversible hair loss if stopped or doses are reduced.
1 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences” Smoking and alcohol may cause early hair loss by altering trace elements.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Toxic metals can cause hair loss and should be considered by doctors.
19 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Indian dermatologists recommend treating common hair loss with a balanced diet, stress reduction, mild shampoos, and sometimes minoxidil and supplements.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Animals” Low zinc and selenium levels in sheep are linked to hair loss and thyroid problems.
22 citations
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August 2012 in “PubMed” Adequate zinc and iron intake may reduce hair loss after bariatric surgery.
38 citations
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September 1996 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Hair loss from mood stabilizers is common but can be managed without stopping the medication.
3 citations
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February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology” Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.