Serum Ferritin Levels in Non-Scarring Alopecia of Women: A Case-Control Study

    January 2017 in “ Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology ”
    Muzamil Chisti, Qazi Masood, Iffat Hassan Shah … Samreen Shah
    Studysummary This study found a significant association between low serum ferritin levels and nonscarring alopecia in women, suggesting the importance of addressing iron deficiency for treatment effectiveness.
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