Serum Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Ferritin Levels in Chronic Telogen Effluvium Among Women in Mosul: A Case-Control Study

    June 2025 in “ Public Health of Indonesia ”
    Nagham F.K. Alamory, Osama M. Al-Sabaawy, Shaimaa Mohammed Ali Jasim, Haitham B. Fathi
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    TLDR Low levels of zinc, calcium, vitamin D, and ferritin may be linked to hair loss in women.
    The study examines the serum levels of zinc, calcium, vitamin D, and ferritin in women with chronic telogen effluvium (CTE) in Mosul, suggesting that deficiencies in these micronutrients may be linked to CTE. It highlights the importance of evaluating and correcting these deficiencies in affected individuals and calls for further research to better understand the connection between micronutrient levels and hair loss in women.
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