July 2026 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” A 49-year-old heavy smoker experienced a rare complication of scalp necrosis following hair transplantation, resulting in a 3-cm vertex ulceration. The condition was managed with conservative wound care, including topical fusidic acid, a hydrocolloid dressing, a copper–zinc cream, and adjunctive photobiomodulation therapy. This approach led to complete wound closure within two weeks and preservation of several transplanted hairs. The case highlights the importance of early recognition and management of vascular risk factors to prevent scarring and graft loss, and suggests that photobiomodulation may be a beneficial adjunctive treatment, though further research is needed to confirm its specific benefits.
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February 2014 in “Nutrition in Clinical Practice” Use oral or enteral nutrition when possible and reserve IV trace elements for those who truly need them.
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April 2023 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” Hair selenium levels can indicate nutritional status in very old people.
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January 1987 in “PubMed” Woolly hair syndrome is a genetic condition causing frizzy, fragile hair.
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May 2025 in “Biomimetics” Cellulose nanofibers are promising for wound dressings due to their healing and drug delivery benefits.
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May 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 14-year-old girl's black hair showed unique color changes, suggesting early greying.
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May 1981 in “Journal of Animal Science” Hair mineral analysis is not very useful for assessing overall mineral composition in animals.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” People today have lower levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium, and iron in their hair than people did 100 years ago.
January 2024 in “Pediatrics International” A 6-year-old boy with autism improved his thyroid function and growth after addressing iodine deficiency caused by picky eating, but his psychiatric symptoms and picky eating continued.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Reptiles on the Absheron Peninsula accumulate toxic elements in their tissues but survive due to tissue resilience.
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Zinc can be a helpful secondary treatment for certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to guide its use.
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January 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Zinc can help with some skin problems, but its effectiveness varies depending on the condition.
January 2021 in “Middle East journal of applied sciences” Zinc is essential for plant growth and human health, but many soils lack enough zinc, affecting crops and potentially leading to health problems.
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June 2006 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Oral zinc sulphate reduces dark hair color in mice.
November 2022 in “Gene Cell and Tissue” Zinc deficiency might affect vitamin B12 levels.
April 2018 in “Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ” Zinc levels in body fluids can help diagnose zinc deficiency in lambs, with fecal zinc as an early indicator.
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July 2013 in “EDIS” Zinc is crucial for health, and lack of it can cause serious health issues.
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January 2016 in “Global Dermatology” Zinc helps manage skin disorders and deficiencies can worsen some conditions.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
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January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” Zinc supplements increased zinc levels in some hair loss patients but didn't significantly improve hair growth.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
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May 2020 in “Diagnostics” Lower zinc levels may predict less effective hair loss treatment.
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July 2017 in “Women & Health” Nursing women in the West Bank with higher income and non-smoking habits have higher blood zinc levels.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Low zinc levels may be linked to the return of gynecologic cancers.
September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” Alopecia areata patients have lower vitamin D and slightly lower copper levels, so these should be checked.
May 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” Iron deficiency is linked to hair loss in CTE patients.
January 2024 in “Biological trace element research” Isotretinoin affects trace element levels and requires monitoring of liver and kidney functions.
December 2023 in “Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology” A zinc-deficient diet stunted growth and affected organs in mice, with C57BL/6J mice showing more severe symptoms.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Cupric citrate improves growth, nutrient use, and gut health in broilers.