Serum Ferritin Levels: A Clinical Guide in Patients With Hair Loss

    August 2023 in “ Cutis ”
    Donglin Zhang
    Studysummary This review discusses the role of ferritin in iron homeostasis and its potential utility in diagnosing iron deficiency as a cause of hair loss, while noting that ferritin's impact on skin and hair disorders is not fully understood.
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