34 citations
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April 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “Obesity Surgery” Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Over half of young people in Saudi Arabia experience early gray hair, linked to factors like smoking, stress, and family history.
June 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Herbal remedies may help with hair loss but need more research.
January 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” High levels of HSP70 and IL-15 are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
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 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Not getting enough minerals can lead to health problems and shorter lifespans.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cluster Science” Metal nanoparticles show promise for treating hair loss but need more research to ensure safety.
May 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Hair specialists vary in testing for alopecia areata, highlighting the need for standard guidelines.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” The Hedgehog Signaling Pathway is important for skin and hair development and skin cancer treatment, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
Taking supplements after sleeve gastrectomy surgery can reduce hair loss by addressing nutritional deficiencies.
January 2020 in “Kocatepe Tıp Dergisi” Not all hair loss patients need lab tests; patient history and physical exams are key to deciding who does.
March 2018 in “The journal of applied laboratory medicine” The rash on the infant indicated a serious underlying condition.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Oxidative stress and immune dysfunction are linked to both Hashimoto's thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with diet and specific treatments important for managing these conditions.
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
99 citations
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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.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa has genetic links, with certain gene mutations more common in patients and a third of cases having a family history.
50 citations
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February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” Nanomaterials show promise in improving wound healing but require more research on their potential toxicity.
37 citations
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October 2006 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” A unique gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets without causing hair loss.
29 citations
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March 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
11 citations
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May 2020 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss but can cause complications and nutritional deficiencies.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “Molecules” These methods help understand cell structures and reactions.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Genes” The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “PeerJ” Removing the VDR gene in skin cells reduces their growth and affects hair-related genes.
February 2026 in “Nature Communications” A specific group of immune and skin cells may cause chronic inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
Fad diets and supplements from social media can cause skin and hair problems.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
14 citations
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July 2017 in “Pakistan Journal of Zoology” Fenugreek leaf extracts significantly promoted hair growth in mice with alopecia.