September 2020 in “University of Thi-Qar Journal of Medicine” Low iron and vitamin D3 levels might be major causes of hair loss in Iraqi women.
11 citations
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January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.
15 citations
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March 1996 in “PubMed” Anorexia nervosa may cause a hair defect called pili torti due to malnutrition and high vitamin A levels.
January 2024 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” Low ferritin levels are linked to increased hair loss; no link found between vitamin B12, TSH levels, and hair loss.
September 2021 in “Mağallaẗ al-Muẖtar li-l-ʿulūm” Two sisters have rare hair disorders causing short, fragile, kinky hair.
19 citations
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October 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
January 2019 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” L-Cystine and L-Cystine with Kera-Diet® safely improved hair and nail quality in healthy women.
August 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Amino acid supplements may not be necessary for all women with chronic hair loss.
6 citations
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March 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Too much or too little selenium in the diet can cause hair loss and graying in mice.
8 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher serum ferritin levels than currently used might be needed to rule out iron deficiency in women with hair loss.
97 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a severe form of brittle hair and skin issues.
April 2026 in “Global Journal of Health Science” Micronutrient deficiencies are common in hypothyroidism-related hair loss, so monitoring these nutrients may help manage hair health.
14 citations
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November 1979 in “Pediatric Research”
December 2021 in “Dermatology research” Low levels of vitamin B12, ferritin, and calcium are linked to premature graying of hair.
1 citations
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September 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Biotinidase deficiency can be easily diagnosed and treated with biotin to prevent serious harm.
January 2024 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” Scalp injuries and harsh hair care can cause severe hair matting in children.
10 citations
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November 1946 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Severe vitamin deficiencies in children can cause significant hair problems.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” UV radiation damages hair similar to bleaching, but double bleaching causes more severe protein degradation.
6 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The molecular details of hair growth are not well understood.
January 2025 in “Figshare” Stress can cause sudden hair whitening in children, but it may reverse on its own.
January 2025 in “Figshare” Stress can cause sudden hair whitening in children, but it may reverse on its own.
15 citations
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January 1998 Frequent blow-drying causes cracks and breakage in hair cuticles.
June 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
23 citations
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June 1993 in “PubMed” Medication 1 improved hair quality and growth more effectively than medication 2 and the placebo.
November 2017 in “Koubunshi rombunshuu/Kōbunshi ronbunshū” Hematin in shampoo helps repair and straighten damaged hair.
6 citations
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June 1976 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
March 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” People with hair loss often have lower levels of iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
37 citations
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February 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpression of SSAT causes hair loss and skin issues, but reducing putrescine can help.
1 citations
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November 2003 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
January 2010 in “SÖFW-Journal” A natural moisturizer can make hair stronger.