A Demographic and Biochemical Profile of Patients with Premature Graying of Hair at a Tertiary Care Center: A Case-Control Study

    April 2026 in “ Indian Dermatology Online Journal ”
    Laxman Kumar, LK Gupta, Manisha Balai … Ritu Maida
    Studysummary This study found that individuals with premature graying of hair in India had significantly lower levels of serum ferritin, vitamin B12, and vitamin D3 compared to controls.
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