60 citations
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August 1969 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Germicides mostly stay on the skin's surface, but some penetrate deeper depending on the product used.
49 citations
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January 1991 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Different zinc compounds cause varying levels of skin irritation in animals.
48 citations
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March 2022 in “Nano Letters” The document explains how to make antibacterial microneedles inspired by lamprey teeth to help heal infected wounds.
25 citations
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October 2018 in “PloS one” Key genes regulate hair follicle phase changes in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
25 citations
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May 2016 in “Progress in Biophysics & Molecular Biology” R-spondins and their receptors help increase bone growth and may be used to treat bone loss diseases.
20 citations
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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.
19 citations
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February 2018 in “Nutrients” Certain zinc transporters are essential for healthy skin and managing zinc in the body could help treat skin problems.
18 citations
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May 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Aging and sun damage do not increase the skin's absorption of certain sunscreens and drugs.
15 citations
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July 2012 in “Biological trace element research” Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.
13 citations
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March 1999 in “Biochemical Journal” Overexpressing SSAT in mice makes them highly sensitive to polyamine analogues, causing liver damage and high mortality.
11 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Hair analysis can detect small changes in dietary zinc intake.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Global Dermatology” Zinc helps manage skin disorders and deficiencies can worsen some conditions.
10 citations
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June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
9 citations
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January 2013 Alopecia areata patients have lower zinc, copper, and selenium levels than healthy people.
7 citations
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January 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The hydrogel made from egg white and zinc speeds up wound healing.
6 citations
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine” Zinc supplements effectively treat acrodermatitis enteropathica.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Zinc pyrithione dissolves quickly on the skin and in hair follicles, especially in smaller particles.
5 citations
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December 2014 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Zinc is essential for many body functions and imbalances can lead to health problems.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Zinc is crucial for skin health and treating various skin disorders.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel helps heal wounds and regrow hair by mimicking a baby's environment.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Differences in gene expression and methylation patterns found in AGA patients suggest potential targets for future treatments.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” The new wound dressing helps heal burn wounds and regrow hair by releasing beneficial ions.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry” Zinc oxide nanoparticles made from Monotheca buxifolia leaves showed strong antibacterial, antioxidant, and moderate hair growth effects.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ZNF750 and MPZL3 are important in causing seborrheic dermatitis.
March 2025 in “American journal of biochemistry & biotechnology/American journal of biochemistry and biotechnology” Higher levels of certain hormones and lower levels of minerals may contribute to hair loss.
February 2023 in “American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences” Hair analysis can effectively assess nutritional status.
September 2020 in “Nature, Environment and Pollution Technology/Nature, environment and pollution technology” Eating plants from polluted areas can cause liver and kidney damage in rats due to toxic metals.
April 2018 in “Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ” Zinc levels in body fluids can help diagnose zinc deficiency in lambs, with fecal zinc as an early indicator.
January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with Telogen Effluvium have lower levels of Zinc and Iron in their hair.
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.