Clinical Response of Alopecia, Trichorrhexis Nodosa, and Dry, Scaly Skin to Zinc Supplementation

    December 1992 in “ ˜The œjournal of pediatrics/˜The œJournal of pediatrics ”
    Alfred E. Slonim, Neil S. Sadick, M Pugliese, Cynthia H. Meyers‐Seifer
    TLDR Zinc supplements improved hair and skin conditions in two patients.
    The study investigated the effects of zinc supplementation on patients with alopecia, trichorrhexis nodosa, and dry, scaly skin. The clinical response to zinc supplementation was positive, showing improvements in these conditions. The findings suggested that zinc could be a beneficial treatment for these dermatological issues, highlighting its potential role in managing hair and skin health.
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