Low Plasma Zinc Levels in Androgenetic Alopecia

January 2017 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology ”

Kumpol Aiempanakit, Sawangpong Jandee, Kanokphorn Chiratikarnwong, Thavatchai Chuaprapaisilp, Sauvarat Auepemkiate

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