Effect of Hypochromotrichia on Hair Copper and Zinc During Kwashiorkor

    June 1980 in “ American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ”
    R. B. Bradfield, Tuck Soon Soo‐Hoo, Juan M. Baertl
    TLDR Malnutrition can change hair color due to altered copper and zinc levels.
    The study investigated the effect of hypochromotrichia, a condition characterized by loss of hair color, on hair copper and zinc levels in individuals with kwashiorkor, a severe form of malnutrition. It was found that individuals with kwashiorkor exhibited altered levels of these trace elements in their hair, which could be linked to the hypochromotrichia observed in these patients. The research highlighted the potential role of trace element deficiencies in the manifestation of hair color changes during malnutrition. However, the document did not specify the number of participants involved in the study.
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