79 citations
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April 1996 in “JAMA” Taking too many selenium supplements can cause serious health problems like hair loss and fatigue.
March 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Low levels of zinc and ferritin may worsen alopecia areata.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering” Beets and potatoes are good sources of iron and manganese, important for health.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low ferritin and zinc levels, as well as anemia, are linked to more severe hair loss in Egyptian children with chronic hair shedding.
April 2026 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” A balanced diet and nutricosmetics improve skin, hair, and nail health.
6 citations
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July 2020 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Early diagnosis of skin conditions linked to rickets is crucial to prevent growth and bone issues.
November 2023 in “Cureus” Most people in Jazan know about vitamin D, zinc, and ferritin's link to hair loss but don't practice enough preventive measures.
70 citations
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March 1980 in “Journal of Nutrition” Zinc deficiency in monkeys causes skin issues and reproductive problems, but supplementation reverses these effects.
13 citations
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July 2018 in “Obesity surgery” Over half of patients had hair loss after weight-loss surgery, especially women, linked to low zinc and vitamin B12 levels.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of food bioactives” Eating plant-based anti-inflammatories and antioxidants may help manage long-term COVID-19 health issues.
Children with alopecia areata often have low vitamin D, especially if they have darker skin, it's not summer, or they're not White.
September 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Early diagnosis and treatment with biotin are crucial for preventing severe outcomes in certain conditions.
6 citations
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July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” Rapid weight loss from dieting and hormonal injections can cause significant hair loss in women.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Low iron levels may be linked to hair loss in women.
November 2022 in “Gene Cell and Tissue” Zinc deficiency might affect vitamin B12 levels.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in pediatrics” A girl with skin rashes and low zinc levels improved with zinc supplements and had new gene mutations linked to her condition.
February 2020 in “Scholars academic journal of pharmacy” The weight loss drug Orlistat can cause liver damage and should be used with caution, especially in those with liver or kidney issues.
December 2025 in “Репродуктивное здоровье Восточная Европа” Magnesium and iron deficiencies may cause menstrual cycle disorders.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Harran Üniversitesi týp fakültesi dergisi” Many people with hair loss had low iron and ferritin levels.
January 1996 in “Human Ecology Forum” Selenium is important for health but must be consumed in the right amount to avoid health issues.
55 citations
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December 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Two enzyme defects in biotin metabolism cause severe skin, hair, and metabolic issues.
4 citations
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January 2007 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Low leptin levels in obese women with high testosterone may indicate a tumor that secretes male hormones.
January 2012 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Nutrition can improve hair strength and reduce breakage.
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Cutis” Low ferritin levels can indicate iron deficiency as a cause of hair loss.
April 2018 in “Recent advances in pathology and laboratory medicine” Iron deficiency may cause hair loss, but more research is needed.
Severe hypothyroidism can cause temporary liver and kidney issues, which improve with thyroxine treatment.
10 citations
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May 1974 in “American journal of diseases of children” The girl had a rare disorder causing mental and physical symptoms, with weak hair and unclear neurological issues.
2 citations
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October 1951 in “Journal of gerontology” Patients with hair pigment loss and hair loss may have altered pantothenic acid metabolism.
5 citations
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January 1976 Leucaena was unpalatable, caused health issues, and reduced fertility in heifers.