Recognize Rapunzel syndrome in children with unexplained stomach issues for timely treatment.
December 2008 in “The Internet journal of surgery” A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
January 2017 in “Journal of Antivirals & Antiretrovirals” Treatment strategies for breast cancer affect blood health, causing issues like anemia and require nutritional counseling.
January 2024 in “International journal of chemical research and development (Print)” Low levels of vitamin B12, iron, ferritin, and zinc are linked to hair loss in Iraqi women.
January 2012 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Nutrition can improve hair strength and reduce breakage.
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April 2001 in “Experimental Eye Research” Zinc is essential for healthy optic nerves, and its deficiency can damage them.
February 2024 in “Medicina-lithuania” Obesity and bariatric surgery can cause hair thinning and temporary hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies and stress.
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin disorders, which can help with early diagnosis and prevention of long-term health issues.
September 2012 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” December 2010 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Older adults on certain medications should be carefully monitored for urinary issues and low sodium levels.
January 2015 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Adipose tissue changes in obesity can trigger stress in fat cells.
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June 1998 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Young women with diabetic parents have high zinc and low copper levels.
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low serum ferritin levels are linked to hair loss in women.
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.
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February 1945 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” Alopecia in the woman was likely caused by vitamin A deficiency, not a fungal infection.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Lower BDNF levels link to worse depression in alopecia areata patients.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” An over-the-counter vitamin/mineral supplement improved hair loss and blood sugar control in a woman with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.
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February 2022 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Severe hypothyroidism can cause eyebrow hair loss, but improves with thyroid hormone treatment.
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June 2016 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” People with alopecia areata have lower blood zinc and iron, and higher hair iron, copper, chromium, and nickel.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” Obese women have higher toxin levels after cesarean sections, needing better treatment strategies.
February 2024 in “Sučasna gastroenterologìâ” The patient was diagnosed with celiac disease after a long delay, showing the need for better awareness and earlier detection.
January 2023 in “Italian Journal of Medicine” Working in non-Covid-19 wards and night shifts is linked to higher infection rates among Italian nurses.
May 2021 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” Low levels of iron and vitamin D might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
March 2025 in “NILES Journal forGeriatric and Gerontology/NILES Journal for Geriatric and Gerontology” A balanced diet is crucial for strong, healthy hair.
November 2025 in “Medicina” Alopecia areata may be linked to changes in body fat but not to heart or artery issues.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of zinc and vitamin D.
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March 1979 in “Journal of Animal Science” Protein blocks with urea are as effective as traditional supplements for pregnant mares.
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June 2019 in “Current developments in nutrition” A patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome improved after treatment for fat malabsorption and essential fatty acid deficiency.
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September 2018 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” Phosphate starvation reduces calcium signaling in plant roots.