research Role of Zinc in Mucosal Health and Disease: A Review of Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Processes
Zinc is vital for immune health, growth, and preventing diarrhea.
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research Nudging hair shedding by antidandruff shampoos. A comparison of 1% ketoconazole, 1% piroctone olamine and 1% zinc pyrithione formulations
All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
research BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia
Lower hair zinc and copper levels found in Turkish males with hair loss; higher BMI linked to less hair zinc.
research Oral zinc sulphate causes murine hair hypopigmentation and is a potent inhibitor of eumelanogenesisin vivo
Oral zinc sulphate reduces dark hair color in mice.
research Innovative Uses for Zinc in Dermatology
Zinc can be a helpful secondary treatment for certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to guide its use.
research Rat steroid 5α-reductase kinetic characteristics: Extreme pH-dependency of the type II isozyme in prostate and epididymis homogenates
The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.
research Serum biotin and zinc in male androgenetic alopecia
Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
research Secretory phospholipase A2-IIA overexpressing mice exhibit cyclic alopecia mediated through aberrant hair shaft differentiation and impaired wound healing response
Mice with too much sPLA₂-IIA have hair loss and poor wound healing due to abnormal hair growth and stem cell depletion.
research Plasma Zinc Levels in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia as Possible Predictors of the Subsequent Conservative Therapy’s Effectiveness
Lower zinc levels may predict less effective hair loss treatment.
research A study on efficacy of oral zinc therapy for treatment of acrodermatitis enteropathica
Oral zinc therapy is effective for treating acrodermatitis enteropathica.
research The Biomedical Role of Zinc in the Functioning of the Human Organism
Zinc is essential for many body functions and imbalances can lead to health problems.
research Coarse to Fine Hair Conversion Induced by Zinc in C57/6J Mice.
Zinc made mice's coarse hair turn into fine hair without affecting skin structure.
research Zinc deficiency is associated with gynecologic cancer recurrence
Low zinc levels may be linked to the return of gynecologic cancers.
research The role of iron and zinc in chemotherapy-induced alopecia
Iron and zinc levels in hair are not linked to hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Effects of zinc supplementation on milk production performance and growth status of Bactrian camels
Zinc supplements improve hair growth in camels and support growth and hair development in calves.
research Zinc in the Soil and Its Importance for the Plants and Human Health. An integrated review
Zinc is essential for plant growth and human health, but many soils lack enough zinc, affecting crops and potentially leading to health problems.
research The Effects of Zinc Pyrithione on Dandruff and Itch
Zinc pyrithione in shampoo or rinse reduces dandruff and itching.
research Does tachyphylaxis occur in long‐term management of scalp seborrheic dermatitis with pyrithione zinc‐based treatments?
Long-term use of pyrithione zinc shampoos remains effective for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, with decreased effectiveness likely due to not following treatment instructions rather than the treatment itself.
research The α-Lipoic acid derivative sodium zinc dihydrolipoylhistidinate reduces chemotherapy-induced alopecia in a rat model: A pilot study
A substance called sodium zinc dihydrolipoylhistidinate can significantly reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy in rats.
research Sodium alginate cross-linked hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/hydroxyapatite nano biomaterial mediated with zinc to promote bone tissue healing
The zinc-doped nanocomposite helps heal bone tissue effectively.
research Evaluation of serum zinc level in patients with Alopecia Areata
Lower zinc levels are linked to more severe hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Forensics in dermatology: Part II
Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.
research Rickets with Alopecia Signals Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II
A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.
research Aesthetics in psychosomatic dermatology II. skin changes experienced as cutaneous disease
People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.
research Safety and efficacy of tavaborole (AN2690), a novel boron-based molecule, in 3 phase II trials for the topical treatment of toenail onychomycosis
Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
research Morphogenesis- and Hair Cycle-dependent Expression of Trichohyalin, Peptidylarginine Deiminase Type III and Deiminated Trichohyalin in Rat Dorsal Skin Hair Follicles
THH and PAD type III appear together early in hair growth, but deiminated THH appears later, suggesting another factor is involved.
research The ZIP7 Gene (Slc39a7) Encodes a Zinc Transporter Involved in Zinc Homeostasis of the Golgi Apparatus
The ZIP7 gene helps control zinc levels in cells by moving zinc from the Golgi apparatus to the cytoplasm.
research A Functional Role of S100A4/Non-Muscle Myosin IIA Axis for Pro-Tumorigenic Vascular Functions in Glioblastoma
S100A4 and NMIIA promote tumor growth in glioblastoma by enhancing blood vessel functions.
research Potential health risk and levels of heavy metals in water resources of lead–zinc mining communities of Abakaliki, southeast Nigeria
Water near Abakaliki mines has high toxic metal levels, posing health risks.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part II: A review
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.