Evaluation of Metal Nanoparticles Using ICP-OES in Hairs of Patients With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Comparison With Control Group

    June 2026 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Farnaz Ahmadpour, Yalda Nahidi, Ali Ahmadpour … Maryam Emadzadeh
    Studysummary This study found that patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had higher hair shaft concentrations of titanium, zinc, aluminum, and iron, possibly linked to the use of metal-containing products.
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