The Association of Serum Ferritin Levels With Non-Scarring Alopecia in Women

    December 2022 in “ Cureus ”
    Muhammad Fawad Aslam, Mariam Khalid, Muhammad Amad Aslam
    Studysummary This study found that lower serum ferritin levels are associated with an increased risk of non-scarring alopecia in non-menopausal women, indicating that assessing iron stores is important for managing this condition.
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