Estimation of Zinc and Iron Levels in the Serum and Hair of Women with Androgenetic Alopecia: Case-Control Study

    January 2018 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology ”
    Samer A Dhaher, Abdulla A Yacoub, Ausama Ayob Jacob
    Studysummary This study reported that women with female androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower zinc levels in both serum and hair, and lower hair iron levels, compared to healthy controls.
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