December 2025 in “Cureus” Zinc supplements effectively treat inherited zinc deficiency in infants.
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January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.
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June 2010 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Zinc supplements and weaning cured a breast-fed baby's zinc deficiency caused by a gene mutation.
September 2022 in “JAMC. Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbotabad, Pakistan/Journal of Ayub Medical College” A boy with a rare skin condition improved quickly after starting zinc supplements.
September 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Science” Diabetics have lower essential element levels, which may contribute to diabetes, and certain plants might help manage it.
Diet and supplements can significantly affect acne, with some foods and nutrients reducing and others worsening it.
November 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing and treating acrodermatitis enteropathica effectively.
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September 2013 in “Advances in nutrition” Bariatric surgery can cause serious mineral deficiencies, requiring better patient education and monitoring.
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January 2022 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
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July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Some vitamins and minerals are important for preventing hair loss, but treating hair loss with them without a known deficiency is not proven effective.
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March 2022 in “Antioxidants” Synthetic antioxidants are effective, cheap, and stable, with some like zinc and cholecalciferol reducing child and cancer deaths, but the safety of additives like BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and PEG needs more research.
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December 2015 in “International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology” AE can have varied symptoms and genetic causes, but zinc therapy helps.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Zinc supplements improved symptoms in a Uyghur infant with a rare genetic disorder affecting zinc absorption.
February 2024 in “Medicina-lithuania” Obesity and bariatric surgery can cause hair thinning and temporary hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies and stress.
August 2023 in “Tzu Chi Medical Journal” Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
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.
January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.
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April 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Copper-quercetin complexes could be effective in treating cancer, infections, and promoting bone healing.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Many popular skincare products claim to prevent aging but lack strong evidence to prove their effectiveness and safety.
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January 2015 in “Biomedicine and Biotechnology” Bio-fortification through plant breeding can improve the nutritional value of staple crops by adding essential minerals.
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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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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Antimicrobial therapy can help manage Folliculitis Decalvans.
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May 1997 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tamoxifen caused hair loss in a 52-year-old woman.
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Simvastatin/ezetimibe did not effectively treat severe alopecia areata and caused side effects in some patients.
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July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
Spironolactone may be a better acne treatment for adult women than antibiotics.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
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April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
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June 1977 in “Lancet” Jaw wiring helps with weight loss but long-term habits are needed to keep it off.
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.