Changes of Serum Trace Elements Level in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Meta-Analysis

    February 2017 in “ Journal of dermatology ”
    Waishu Jin, Hao Zheng, Baihui Shan, Yi Wu
    Studysummary This meta-analysis suggests that patients with alopecia areata have lower serum levels of zinc and selenium compared to healthy controls, which may be important risk factors for the condition.
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