research Evaluation of serum zinc level in patients with newly diagnosed and resistant alopecia areata
Patients with alopecia areata have lower zinc levels, and zinc supplements might help.
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30-60 / 1000+ resultsresearch Zinc metabolism in lethal-milk mice
Lethal-milk mice produce zinc-deficient milk, causing health issues in pups unless supplemented with zinc.
research Interspecies variations in response to topical application of selected zinc compounds
Different zinc compounds cause varying levels of skin irritation in animals.
research A novel missense mutation (C622G) in the zinc‐finger domain of the human hairless gene associated with congenital atrichia with papular lesions
A new gene mutation causes a rare type of hair loss.
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.
research Dynamic expression of the zinc-finger transcription factor Trps1 during hair follicle morphogenesis and cycling
Trps1 plays a key role in hair follicle development and cycling.
research Zinc Source Influences Zinc Retention in Hair and Hair Growth in the Dog
The type of zinc in a dog's diet affects hair growth and health.
research Zinc deficiency in sheep and goats: Three field cases
Zinc supplements quickly improved health issues in sheep and goats.
research Hair Loss in Females after Sleeve Gastrectomy: Predictive Value of Serum Zinc and Iron Levels
Low zinc and iron levels can predict hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy in women.
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 Effects of Long Term Zinc Deficiency on Feed Utilization, Reproductive Characteristics, and Hair Growth in the Sexually Mature Male Goat
Zinc deficiency in male goats leads to poor hair growth, smaller testicles, reduced libido, and is hard to reverse.
research Diffuse Alopecia in a Child Due to Dietary Zinc Deficiency
A 4-year-old girl's hair loss stopped after taking zinc supplements and changing her diet.
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 A Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in the Zinc-Finger Domain of the Human Hairless Gene Underlies Congenital Atrichia
A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss without other health issues.
research The influence of valproic acid treatment on hair and serum zinc levels and serum biotinidase activity
Valproic acid treatment may cause temporary hair loss due to reduced zinc and biotinidase levels, which tend to normalize after 6 months.
research Zinc in skin pathology and care
Zinc can help with some skin problems, but its effectiveness varies depending on the condition.
research Zinc‐responsive dermatosis in goats suggestive of hereditary malabsorption: two field cases
Goats may need lifelong zinc supplements due to hereditary zinc absorption issues.
research Canine Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis
Dogs with zinc-responsive dermatosis need zinc supplements or dietary changes for treatment.
research Optic Nerve Changes in Zinc-deficient Rats
Zinc is essential for healthy optic nerves, and its deficiency can damage them.
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 Oral zinc therapy for zinc deficiency-related telogen effluvium
Taking zinc supplements can help improve or cure hair loss caused by zinc deficiency.
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 Zinc deficiency during total parenteral nutrition in childhood
Long-term TPN in children can cause zinc deficiency, leading to health issues.
research Assessment of copper and zinc status in hair and urine of young women descendants of NIDDM parents
Young women with diabetic parents have high zinc and low copper levels.
research Lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, iron, and calcium in human hair as a function of gender, age, smoking, and hair dyeing
Smokers and people with dyed hair have higher levels of certain metals in their hair.
research The Influence of Valproic Acid and Carbamazepine Treatment on Serum Biotin and Zinc Levels and on Biotinidase Activity
Valproic acid and carbamazepine do not change biotin or biotinidase levels but may lower zinc levels, still within normal range.
research Zinc: A complementary factor in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C? (Review)
Zinc supplementation may help improve treatment outcomes for chronic hepatitis C.
research Zinc and the Skin
Zinc is vital for skin health and overall body functions, and deficiency can cause serious health issues.
research Combined effect of high-dose vitamin A, vitamin E supplementation, and zinc on adult patients with diabetes: A randomized trial
High-dose vitamin A and E with zinc improved blood sugar control and insulin function in diabetics, but may cause hair loss.
research Oral Zinc Sulphate in Treatment of Alopecia Areata (Double Blind; Cross-Over Study)
Oral zinc sulphate effectively treats alopecia areata with few side effects.