Serum Biotin and Zinc in Male Androgenetic Alopecia

    February 2019 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Fatma M. El-Esawy, Mohamed Hussein, Amira I. Mansour
    Studysummary This study found that male androgenetic alopecia patients had significantly lower serum zinc levels and suboptimal biotin levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting the potential value of zinc and biotin supplementation.
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