research Potential health risk and levels of heavy metals in water resources of lead–zinc mining communities of Abakaliki, southeast Nigeria
Water near Abakaliki mines has high toxic metal levels, posing health risks.
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research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia
Lower hair zinc and copper levels found in Turkish males with hair loss; higher BMI linked to less hair zinc.
research Serum Iron, Ferritin and Calcium Levels in Premature Canities
People with early graying hair often have lower levels of iron, ferritin, and calcium.
research Exploring The Therapeutic Potential Of Herbal Intervention In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systemic Review And Meta-Analysis
Herbal treatments can help manage PCOS symptoms.
research Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
research Effect of Supplemental Trace Mineral Source on Haircoat and Activity Levels in Senior Dogs
Amino acid-complexed trace minerals improve hair quality and activity in senior dogs.
research Chromium supplementation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.
research Higher Levels of Serum Uric Acid Have a Significant Association with Lower Incidence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Healthy Korean Men
Higher uric acid levels are linked to fewer urinary symptoms in healthy Korean men.
research A chemist's view of the analysis of human hair for trace elements
Analyzing trace elements in human hair is complex and needs a standardized method.
research Assessment of selective elements in serum and hair samples of women with post-COVID-19 alopecia: copper significance
Copper deficiency is linked to post-COVID-19 hair loss in women.
research Alopecia Areata and Toxic Metals
Toxic metals can cause hair loss and should be considered by doctors.
research Acquired Zinc Deficiency
Long-term parenteral nutrition without zinc can cause severe zinc deficiency.
research The Possibilities of Using Chromium Salts as an Agent Supporting Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Chromium salts may help with insulin sensitivity in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their overall effectiveness and safety.
research Case Report: Potential Arsenic Toxicosis Secondary to Herbal Kelp Supplement
A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
research The change of copper, zinc, iodine, and selenium contents in the scalp hair of healthy females and the efficacy of herbal extract shampoo treatment
Herbal extract shampoo increased certain minerals in hair and improved hair growth and scalp health.
research Safety of Janus Kinase inhibitors in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata are linked to minor side effects like headache and acne, but not to an increased risk of serious adverse events.
research Comparison of Mineral Levels in Blood and Hair Samples of Healthy Adults: Evaluating the Clinical Utility of Hair Mineral Analysis
Hair mineral analysis doesn't reliably show blood mineral levels but may help track long-term mineral trends.
research Evaluation of the efficacy and treatment-emergent adverse events of deuruxolitinib for moderate to severe alopecia areata: a dose-ranging meta-analysis of 1,372 randomized patients
Deuruxolitinib effectively improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata but requires monitoring for side effects.
research Heavy Metals (Cadmium, Zinc, Nickel, Chrome, Lead, and Copper) Contamination in Kohl Available in Iran’s Market
Some Kohl products in Iran have concerning heavy metal levels, needing stricter regulation.
research Vitamin D deficiency in non-scarring and scarring alopecias: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with certain types of hair loss, like alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Human exposure to heavy metals over the last 100 years
People today have lower levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium, and iron in their hair than people did 100 years ago.
research Possible relationship between chronic telogen effluvium and changes in lead, cadmium, zinc, and iron total blood levels in females: A case-control study
Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
research Hair Loss After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Many people experience hair loss after weight loss surgery, especially younger women, and it's linked to lower levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.
research Descriptive analysis of whole blood concentrations of toxic, essential, and trace elements in adult females from the MIREC-ENDO study
Most women had adequate essential elements except zinc, and lead levels were higher in peri-/post-menopausal women.
research Segmental hair analysis - a retrospective testosterone diary?
Hair analysis can somewhat track past testosterone levels but is influenced by factors like hair washing, growth rate, sex, and hair color.
research Hair toxic and essential trace elements in children with autism spectrum disorder
Children with autism have lower levels of essential and toxic trace elements in their hair.
research Retrospective diagnosis of intrauterine diselementosis in newborn calves
The conclusion is that normal trace element levels in newborn calves' hair are between the 25th and 75th percentiles, and levels outside this may indicate diselementosis.
research Optimizing Milk Safety: Applying Nuclear Techniques in X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy for Heavy Metal Quantification in Powdered Milk Consumed in Senegal
Powdered milk in Senegal has varying heavy metal levels, with some exceeding safety limits, needing more regulation.