The Role of Micronutrients and Thyroid Function Tests in Pediatric Hair Loss

    September 2025 in “ Online Türk Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi ”
    Mukaddes Kılıç Sağlam, Emine Yanaşoğlu
    Studysummary This study observed that pediatric patients with diffuse, non-scarring alopecia had significantly lower levels of zinc and folate compared to matched healthy controls, suggesting a possible link between these deficiencies and hair loss in children.
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