Assessment of Selective Elements in Serum and Hair Samples of Women with Post-COVID-19 Alopecia: Copper Significance
June 2024
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TLDR Copper deficiency is linked to post-COVID-19 hair loss in women.
The study assessed levels of Ca, Fe, Mg, Se, Cu, and Zn in the serum and hair of 40 women aged 25–41 with post-COVID-19 alopecia. It found a significant decrease in serum Cu levels, characteristic of post-COVID alopecia, but no correlation with trichological data. Hair trace element levels were within reference values. A negative correlation between hair Cu and the percent of telogen hairs, and a positive correlation with anagen hairs in the occipital region were observed. This study is the first to present evidence of Cu deficiency in post-COVID-19 alopecia, suggesting potential use of Cu in recommended doses for prevention and treatment.
