Risk Factors Analysis of Hair Loss in Obese Patients After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
June 2017
TLDR Weight loss and low folic acid levels after sleeve gastrectomy can predict hair loss severity.
The study analyzed risk factors for hair loss in obese patients after undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. It was published in the Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery in 2017. The research aimed to identify specific factors contributing to post-surgical hair loss in this patient population. The findings highlighted that nutritional deficiencies, particularly in protein and micronutrients, played a significant role in the development of hair loss post-surgery. The study emphasized the importance of monitoring and managing nutritional intake to mitigate this side effect.
