September 2006 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Pregnant and breastfeeding women may experience hair loss if they don't get enough essential vitamins and minerals.
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October 2016 in “PubMed” People with Telogen Effluvium often lack vitamin D, ferritin, and zinc.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Many dermatologists in Saudi Arabia recommend vitamins and minerals for hair loss, often based on personal experience rather than strong evidence.
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August 2004 in “Alternative & complementary therapies” Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.
September 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Primary health physicians in Saudi Arabia need better guidelines for treating hair loss with vitamins and minerals.
October 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” Vitamins and minerals don't significantly affect hair loss treatment in patients with telogen effluvium.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Special supplements with collagen, vitamins, and minerals can help treat hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A vitamin and mineral supplement significantly reduced hair shedding in Brazilian women with telogen effluvium.
519 citations
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October 1998 in “Endocrinology” Diet can prevent bone issues but not hair loss in mice lacking vitamin D receptors.
119 citations
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October 1998 in “Endocrinology” Diet can prevent bone issues but not hair loss in mice lacking vitamin D receptors.
134 citations
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
September 2006 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Lack of certain vitamins and minerals can increase hair loss in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Women using hair relaxers with alopecia had lower zinc levels, suggesting zinc deficiency might contribute to hair loss.
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.
137 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” Vitamin D and its receptor are crucial for bone health and can be influenced by certain fats and curcumin.
September 2022 in “Ukraïnsʹkij naukovo-medičnij molodìžnij žurnal” Quality pharmaceutical care is crucial for safe and effective use of vitamin-mineral supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Current sports medicine reports” Athletes usually get enough vitamins and minerals from a healthy diet, and supplements are only needed for those with actual deficiencies.
October 2025 in “Diseases” Women with hair loss often have deficiencies in iron, vitamins, minerals, and lower thyroid function, suggesting the need for nutritional and hormonal treatment.
October 2015 in “한국임상수의학회 학술대회논문집”
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February 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of urology” Late puberty may slightly lower prostate cancer risk, baldness is not linked to overall risk but less so with aggressive types, ibuprofen use may increase risk, and vitamins show no effect on risk.
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March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
71 citations
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August 2019 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
47 citations
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September 2002 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Research” A mutation in the vitamin D receptor causes severe resistance to vitamin D, affecting bone health but not hair growth.
5 citations
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July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.
November 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Certain ESR1 gene variations may affect hormone levels and fat distribution in women with high male hormone levels.
October 2008 in “Trace Elements and Electrolytes” Tailored supplementation of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D based on hair analysis may improve bone health.
Calcium and magnesium levels in hair decrease after taking supplements, indicating early metabolic changes in perimenopausal women.
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.
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Taking vitamins, minerals, and amino acids can improve hair strength and quality in people with Monilethrix.
45 citations
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December 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Vitamin D and its receptor are essential for hair growth, cell regulation, immune function, and heart health.