Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Related to Vitamin D, Zinc, and Ferritin Deficiencies and the Associated Risk of Hair Loss in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

November 2023 in “ Cureus ”

Abdullah Assiri, Abdulaziz Rajhi, Abdullahi Sudi, Atheer Akoor, Shumokh Juraybi, Naif K Mahzara, Yumna Abutalib, Abdulaziz Mohammed Kariri, Tahani Altubayqi, Anas A Madkhali

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Studysummary In this study conducted in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, most participants were aware of vitamin D, zinc, and ferritin deficiencies and their link to hair loss, but only about a third practiced daily sun exposure and vitamin supplement use, highlighting a need for improved health education.

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