This systematic review and meta-analysis found that patients with telogen effluvium, primarily females, exhibited significantly lower serum levels of ferritin and vitamin D compared to healthy controls, suggesting trace element imbalances play a crucial role in this type of hair loss.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study reviewed multiple research articles and found that patients with telogen effluvium, primarily women, had significantly lower levels of serum ferritin and vitamin D compared to healthy controls, suggesting a role for trace element imbalances in hair loss.
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January 2010 This study found significant reductions in zinc, copper, and iron levels in patients with idiopathic telogen effluvium compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role for trace element deficiency in the condition.
February 2021 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” This study found that women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum copper and zinc levels compared to controls, suggesting these deficiencies may be associated with the condition.
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October 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that vitamin D, ferritin, and zinc deficiencies are prevalent among patients with telogen effluvium in the greater Pittsburgh area, suggesting these should be included in initial evaluations.
