11 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Hair analysis can detect small changes in dietary zinc intake.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” Girard's reagent P improves detection of spironolactone and its metabolites.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Animals” Essential oils may improve dogs' health and melatonin can help with their sleep and anxiety, but both should be used carefully.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity” 2h-ICPR can help screen for insulin antibodies in type 2 diabetes patients.
February 1938 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Washing can prevent cancer from lubricating oils, extreme body temperatures need more study, Sulfomid is not recognized, no reliable diphtheria carrier treatment except surgery, eyelid injuries should heal before repair, heterophile antibody test is specific for mononucleosis, chlorine inhalations for colds are outdated, and wheat germ is safe.
29 citations
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June 2014 in “Drug delivery” The new formulation improved the skin absorption of the drug Thiocolchicoside.
47 citations
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December 2006 in “Therapy” The dietary supplement helped increase hair growth in women with hair loss.
12 citations
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March 1995 in “Journal of the American Chemical Society” Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
11 citations
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February 2018 in “Amino acids” Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Air pollution can cause hair loss, and using antioxidants, special shampoos, and coconut oil can improve scalp health and hair density.
3 citations
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September 2017 in “Galen medical journal” Patients with psoriasis and cutaneous-oral lichen planus have higher blood homocysteine levels than healthy people.
October 2023 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” Thiocyanate helps hair growth and can be supplemented in diet or applied topically.
April 2018 in “Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ” Zinc levels in body fluids can help diagnose zinc deficiency in lambs, with fecal zinc as an early indicator.
September 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Experts discussed hair care, genetic hair defects, hair loss treatments, nail surgery, lupus treatments, skin infections, and cosmetic allergies.
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June 1996 in “International Journal of Legal Medicine” Hair analysis for drugs needs a better understanding of how drugs enter hair, considering factors like hair structure and pigmentation.
38 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.
29 citations
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Journal” Enzyme purified and characterized for minoxidil sulphation in rat liver.
26 citations
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September 1990 in “Ophthalmology” The study found no common cause for a girl's crystalline cataract and uncombable hair, suggesting their co-occurrence might be coincidental.
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July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal” A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
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.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “Lʹvìvsʹkij klìnìčnij vìsnik” Correcting trace element imbalances may help reduce alopecia areata symptoms.
1 citations
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August 2004 in “Alternative & complementary therapies” Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management” A balanced diet and healthy lifestyle are crucial for preventing hair loss.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Low serum ferritin is linked to hair loss in women.
November 2025 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Hair mineral analysis doesn't reliably show blood mineral levels but may help track long-term mineral trends.
June 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” External factors like pollution, stress, and poor nutrition can negatively affect hair growth.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” New indole-based compounds, particularly cemtirestat, show promise as dual-function drugs for diabetic complications.
9 citations
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March 2014 in “TURKDERM” Proper nutrition is crucial for healthy hair growth.
June 2021 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” Rice water and hibiscus can help improve hair health and growth.
239 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.