Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Related to Vitamin D, Zinc, and Ferritin Deficiencies and the Associated Risk of Hair Loss in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

    November 2023 in “ Cureus ”
    Abdullah Assiri, Abdulaziz Rajhi, Abdullahi Sudi … Anas A Madkhali
    Studysummary In this study conducted in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, most participants were aware of vitamin D, zinc, and ferritin deficiencies and their link to hair loss, but only about a third practiced daily sun exposure and vitamin supplement use, highlighting a need for improved health education.
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