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November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.
24 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Systemic diseases can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
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November 1946 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Severe vitamin deficiencies in children can cause significant hair problems.
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March 2012 in “Hiroshima University Acedemic Information Repository (Hiroshima University)” Kainar syndrome symptoms may be linked to nuclear test exposure effects.
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November 2015 in “European medical journal” Acne is common and can be linked to various systemic health conditions and syndromes.
COVID-19 infection and vaccination are linked to hair loss, especially in women and those with nutritional deficiencies.
March 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” A standardized guideline would improve Telogen Effluvium management.
March 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Bariatric surgery improves health but often causes hair loss and vitamin deficiency.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
100 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
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April 2007 in “Gastroentérologie clinique et biologique” Bariatric surgery can worsen nutritional deficiencies, requiring careful monitoring and supplementation.
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May 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
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January 2003 in “KARGER eBooks” HVDRR is caused by VDR gene mutations, leading to vitamin D resistance, treatable with high calcium doses, but alopecia remains permanent.
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February 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical vitamin C may help treat skin fragility in the elderly.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.
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October 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Women who had bariatric surgery risk nutritional deficiencies causing skin issues during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most patients with telogen effluvium had low iron and vitamin D levels; iron supplements were commonly prescribed.
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August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
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March 2014 in “TURKDERM” Proper nutrition is crucial for healthy hair growth.
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Premature greying of hair is common among young people at King Faisal University, especially females, and is linked to health issues, lifestyle, and family history.
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March 2019 in “Konuralp tıp dergisi” MS patients often have skin issues, so regular skin checks are important.
May 2026 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” Low ferritin and vitamin D levels, past infections, stress, and weight changes can trigger hair loss in women.
April 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Premature graying of hair is more common in males and linked to family history, smoking, hair plucking, and low levels of certain vitamins and minerals.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Identifying and treating deficiencies and conditions can stop or reverse premature greying in children.