Assessment of Selective Elements in Serum and Hair Samples of Women with Post-COVID-19 Alopecia: Copper Significance

    June 2024 in “ Research Square (Research Square) ”
    Irina N. Kondrakhina, Alexey A. Kondrakhin, Alexandr А. Nikonorov … А. А. Кубанов

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    Studysummary This study found that women experiencing hair loss post-COVID-19 showed significantly decreased serum copper levels, suggesting potential further research into copper supplementation for preventing and treating post-COVID-19 alopecia.
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