3 citations
,
November 2020 in “Curēus” A child's hair loss from alopecia areata was fully reversed in five months using diet and supplements.
1 citations
,
May 2019 in “Annals of Medicine” Many food supplements in Portugal have mineral doses above safe levels, posing health risks.
April 2026 in “Al-Kufa University Journal for Biology” Zinc and iron levels drop after bariatric surgery, needing careful monitoring and supplements.
November 2024 in “Journal of Medical and Life Science” Vitamin D and Zinc deficiencies can cause various symptoms, but supplements and lifestyle changes can improve them.
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.
73 citations
,
May 1976 in “JAMA” Long-term parenteral nutrition without zinc can cause severe zinc deficiency.
March 1997 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” Zinc deficiency causes early scalp hair damage that recovers slower than skin symptoms.
9 citations
,
July 2014 in “PubMed” The review doesn't clearly say if biotin, caffeine, melatonin, a marine extract, and zinc are effective for treating hair loss.
21 citations
,
June 2011 in “Journal of child neurology” Valproic acid and carbamazepine do not change biotin or biotinidase levels but may lower zinc levels, still within normal range.
Low ferritin and vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss, suggesting the need for personalized nutrition and diagnostics.
Low ferritin and vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss.
Fad diets and supplements from social media can cause skin and hair problems.
July 2025 in “Nutrición clínica y dietética hospitalaria/Nutrición clínica, dietética hospitalaria” Serenoa repens is the most effective supplement for treating androgenetic alopecia alone, while topical ketoconazole can be a helpful addition.
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.
24 citations
,
June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Taking too many vitamin and mineral supplements can cause serious health problems.
February 2026 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” The treatment improved hair density and condition without side effects.
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.
79 citations
,
January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
14 citations
,
October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
112 citations
,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
21 citations
,
April 2010 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Zinc supplementation may help improve treatment outcomes for chronic hepatitis C.
18 citations
,
May 2010 in “Zentralblatt für Veterinärmedizin Reihe A” Hair zinc levels don't reliably indicate overall zinc status in animals.
12 citations
,
September 1981 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Zinc supplements improved the girl's hair growth and thickness.
11 citations
,
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.
11 citations
,
May 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Some treatments can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but none offer a cure, and effectiveness varies.
6 citations
,
January 2000 in “The Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine” Zinc supplements effectively treat acrodermatitis enteropathica.
5 citations
,
December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Vitamin D and zinc may help treat alopecia areata.
2 citations
,
July 2021 in “Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie” Vulvar acne, also known as "vulvar Fordyce adenitis", is a condition causing painful bumps on the labia, and it's not always effectively treated with common acne medications, but isotretinoin has shown promise.
1 citations
,
November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Women using hair relaxers with alopecia had lower zinc levels, suggesting zinc deficiency might contribute to hair loss.
October 2025 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” Tailored treatments based on genetics improve hair health.