Serum Ferritin and Hair Iron Content in Correlation to Hair Diameter and Density: A Case-Control Study

    March 2026 in “ Dermatology Reports ”
    Arlha Aporia Debinta, W. Keumala Budianti, Andira Hardjodipuro Hardjodipuro … Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya
    Studysummary In Indonesian men with early androgenetic alopecia, this study found that hair iron levels were positively correlated with hair diameter, suggesting potential for improving hair thickness.
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