Combined Diet and Supplementation Therapy Resolves Alopecia Areata in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Study

    November 2020 in “ Curēus ”
    Cliff Harvey
    Studysummary This case report describes an eight-year-old male with alopecia areata who achieved complete remission within five months following a diet and supplementation regimen rich in vitamins and zinc.
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