Hair Loss and Zinc Deficiency: A Cross-Sectional Study

    November 2025 in “ Healthcare ”
    Ori Liran, Shiraz Vered, Bar Cohen … Limor Adler
    Studysummary This study found that individuals with hair loss complaints had slightly lower zinc levels compared to controls, but the difference was clinically insignificant, suggesting zinc testing is not essential for diagnosing hair loss.
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