Higher sulfotransferase enzyme levels predict better response to minoxidil for hair growth.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Association of Physicians of India” Adding vitamin B12 to food like salt can effectively improve vitamin levels in rural areas.
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January 2007 in “Environmental health perspectives” A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
June 2023 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” The oral supplement improved hair loss in patients with telogen effluvium.
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August 1991 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” A special diet can fix hair problems in argininosuccinase deficiency.
March 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health for all hair types.
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Sulfasalazine may help treat persistent alopecia areata.
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July 2005 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Selenosis in calves causes health issues and changes in blood parameters.
August 2015 in “대한피부미용학회지” Zinc sulfate may help hair growth.
February 2024 in “Exposure and Health” Selenium supplements may reduce mercury levels in the hair of city dwellers in China.
May 2026 in “Preprints.org” The nutrient combination improved hair condition and was safe for women with diffuse hair loss.
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May 2019 in “Annals of Medicine” Many food supplements in Portugal have mineral doses above safe levels, posing health risks.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” The supplement significantly improves hair density and appearance in people with hair loss.
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May 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Vitamin A might be a safe extra treatment for dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
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March 1993 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Rat skin can convert minoxidil into its active form, aiding hair growth.
August 2023 in “Dermatology reports” A baby with maple syrup urine disease improved from skin problems by adjusting his diet to correct amino acid levels.
January 2025 in “Open Veterinary Journal” Zinc, copper, and vitamin A deficiencies cause skin disorders in sheep.
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August 2024 in “Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine” Biotin mega-dose therapy led to dramatic improvement in a newborn with a rare metabolic disorder.
October 2004 in “Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal” Corn silage alone is not a balanced diet for buffalo calves.
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January 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The boy's scurvy symptoms improved with vitamin C treatment, highlighting the need for a balanced diet.
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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.
February 2024 in “Animals” Giving selenium yeast to pregnant goats leads to better hair growth and cashmere quality in their babies.
December 2025 in “Yemeni Journal of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences” Many sheep and goats in Sana’a, Yemen, lack essential minerals and need supplements for better health.
January 2018 in “ScholarWorks @UVM (University of Vermont)” Selenium in proteins helps prevent over-oxidation and supports chemical reversibility.
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December 2019 Selenium is essential for health, but too much or too little can cause problems; blood selenium levels are a good measure of intake.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research” Oral zinc sulphate effectively treats alopecia areata with few side effects.
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October 1952 in “Experimental biology and medicine” Vitamin B12 and aureomycin reduce the negative effects of high doses of cortisone in rats.
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February 2006 in “Brain & development” A patient with Satoyoshi syndrome improved with a treatment combining several medications, including carbamazepine and methotrexate.
February 2019 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” Selenium and zinc deficiency in sheep leads to thyroid and skin problems.