February 2019 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” This study describes cases of diffuse alopecia and thyroid alterations in sheep, linking selenium and zinc deficiencies to decreased serum T3 and T4 concentrations and related skin conditions.
January 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” In this study, researchers highlight the importance of correcting selenium and zinc deficiencies as part of a comprehensive management strategy for patients with autoimmune thyroiditis complicated by alopecia, as these elements play key roles in thyroid hormone biosynthesis and hair follicle function.
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” This case report suggests that zinc supplements may be necessary to improve hair loss in hypothyroidism patients being treated with thyroxine.
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July 2000 in “PubMed” This case report suggests that increased dietary calcium from alfalfa may have contributed to zinc deficiency in two adult female goats by blocking zinc absorption.
This review discusses fungal skin diseases in goats, highlighting rare vitamin E-, selenium-, and zinc-responsive dermatoses without reporting new clinical results.