Zinc Deficiency or Genetic Mutations? A Case Report of Hair Heterochromia in the Context of MC1R Genetic Mutations

    January 2024 in “ Australasian journal of dermatology (Print) ”
    Zhang Lei, Wan Yingcai, Jianbo Wu
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    TLDR A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
    The document is a case report about a Chinese boy whose hair color gradually turned red, a condition known as hair heterochromia. After a thorough diagnosis, treatment process, and follow-up, it was determined that the change in hair color was due to MC1R genetic mutations, not zinc deficiency. This case contributes to the understanding of hair heterochromia caused by genetic mutations.
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