Possible Relationship Between Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Changes in Lead, Cadmium, Zinc, and Iron Total Blood Levels in Females: A Case-Control Study

    January 2015 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Auda Aziz, Sameera Sh. Hamed, Mohammad A. Gaballah
    Studysummary This study found that cadmium levels were significantly higher in women with chronic telogen effluvium compared to healthy controls, suggesting cadmium toxicity might contribute to this hair shedding condition.
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