The Role of Micronutrients in Alopecia Areata: A Review

May 2017 in “ American Journal of Clinical Dermatology ”

Jordan M. Thompson, Mehwish A. Mirza, Min Kyung Park, Abrar A. Qureshi, Eunyoung Cho

alopecia areata vitamin D zinc folate vitamin A iron vitamin B12 copper magnesium selenium micronutrient deficiencies autoimmune hair loss AA folic acid

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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

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Studysummary This review found that patients with alopecia areata may have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but conflicting evidence precludes definitive clinical recommendations for micronutrient supplementation.

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