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October 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Patients with alopecia areata have lower RBC folate levels, especially in severe cases.
June 2017 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Red blood cell folate levels are reliable indicators of long-term folate status in alopecia areata patients.
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
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April 1984 in “The American Journal of Surgery” Gastric exclusion surgery caused major weight loss and health improvements but led to some anemia and vitamin deficiencies.