Alopecia and Zinc Deficiency in Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients

    January 2020 in “ Saudi Surgical Journal ”
    Mohamed Khalifa, Omar Al Komi, A. Al-Najjar, Abdullah Murhaf Al-Khani, OsmanHabib Basheir
    TLDR Bariatric surgery can lead to zinc deficiency and hair loss.
    This review examined the link between zinc deficiency and alopecia in post-bariatric surgery patients, analyzing 32 studies. It found that 93.10% of the studies reported zinc deficiency as a common postoperative complication, with decreased food intake and absorption being key factors. Alopecia was noted in 17.24% of the studies, predominantly affecting females. The review concluded that while bariatric surgery effectively managed morbid obesity, it was associated with zinc deficiency and hair loss, suggesting the need for a meta-analysis to explore the benefits of micronutrient supplementation to prevent these issues.
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