Serum Biotin and Zinc in Male Androgenetic Alopecia

    February 2019 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
    Fatma M. El-Esawy, Mohamed Hussein, Amira I. Mansour
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    TLDR Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
    The study aimed to evaluate the levels of serum biotin and zinc in male androgenetic alopecia (MAGA) patients. The study found that MAGA patients had significantly lower serum zinc levels than the control group, and suboptimal biotin levels were found in patients. The study recommends adding zinc and biotin supplements to MAGA treatment to improve hair quality and texture.
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