TLDR Micronutrient imbalances like zinc, selenium, copper, and manganese can cause hair loss.
The article reviews the role of trace elements such as zinc, selenium, copper, and manganese in treating various types of alopecia. It discusses clinical research findings on these micronutrients and explores the pathogenetic mechanisms by which deficiencies, imbalances, or excesses of these elements can lead to hair loss.
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