July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” Low zinc levels might be linked to worse outcomes in various skin disorders.
June 2022 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Brandt syndrome, with symptoms like skin rash, hair loss, and diarrhea, improves quickly with zinc supplements.
COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss called Telogen Effluvium, affecting quality of life and self-esteem.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Children with early graying hair might have lower levels of certain nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and Vitamin B12.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Women with diffuse hair loss often have lower iron and vitamin D levels, but their thyroid function is typically normal.
May 2021 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” People with premature hair graying have an imbalance between harmful and protective molecules in their body, hinting that antioxidants might help.
April 2021 in “MEDICINUS” Acrodermatitis enteropathica can occur even with normal zinc levels, and zinc supplements can improve symptoms.
Bilateral Orchiectomy effectively reduces the need for anti-androgen medication in most transgender females.
January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Low zinc levels in chronic liver disease patients are linked to more severe symptoms like taste issues and skin problems, and zinc supplements might help.
November 2019 in “European journal of internal medicine” A Laotian man with unusual skin changes and multiple growths in his gut was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome and improved with nutritional and immune-based treatments.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
June 2018 in “Disease-a-Month” Remove inflamed cysts surgically, avoid topical antibiotics on wounds, treat skin and mouth conditions with specific medications, and address underlying causes of hair loss.
March 2018 in “The journal of applied laboratory medicine” The rash on the infant indicated a serious underlying condition.
January 2018 in “International journal of food and nutrition research” Intermittent iron and nutritional supplements can help reduce hair loss.
December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient accepted her hair loss and adapted by wearing a wig and tattooing her eyebrows.
September 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Biotin is popular for hair loss, but there's little scientific proof it works.
Zinc supplements and genetic analysis help treat acrodermatitis enteropathica in children.
September 2016 in “Princeton University Press eBooks” The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Zinc deficiency disrupts hair growth and cycle, but zinc supplements can fix this.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Iron deficiency causes hair loss by affecting hair differentiation and cycling.
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January 2014 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman had nausea and constipation from iron pills taken for hair loss due to low iron.
January 2014 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Nutritional supplements can significantly reduce hair loss in telogen effluvium after three months.
March 2013 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Hormones significantly affect hair growth and loss, with potential for new treatments.
January 2013 in “The Pan African medical journal” Monilethrix causes short, fragile hair with no specific treatment available.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition where many hairs enter the resting phase, often not noticeable until significant loss occurs, and treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” Older men with lower levels of available testosterone are more likely to be frail.
Hair can show daily calcium changes, linked to body calcium levels and influenced by hormones, and can help assess calcium metabolism issues.
July 2004 in “Journal of the American Dietetic Association” Many Korean preschool children have low zinc levels, which may affect their growth, and zinc supplements could help.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.