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    Glossary Zinc Absorption

    Zinc absorption refers to the process by which the body takes in zinc, an essential trace mineral, from dietary sources. It is crucial for various biological functions, including hair growth and maintenance, as zinc plays a vital role in cellular repair, hormone regulation, and the functioning of hair follicles. Deficiencies in zinc can lead to hair loss and thinning, making adequate absorption important for maintaining healthy hair. Key distinguishing characteristics of zinc absorption include its dependence on factors such as dietary composition, the presence of phytates in plant foods, and individual health conditions that may affect nutrient uptake.

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    1. The application of an oral zinc tolerance test to assess zinc absorption from three different dietary sources in the dog Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science · 1995
    2. The application of an oral zinc tolerance test to assess zinc absorption from three different dietary sources in the dog Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science · 1995
    3. Measurement of Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Iron Concentrations in Hair of Pituitary Dwarfism Patients Using Flameless Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry Biological Trace Element Research · 2002 · 7 citations
    4. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Fortified Biscuits as a Nutritional Supplement for Zinc Deficient Rats Journal of nanomedicine research · 2016 · 14 citations
    5. Zinc responsive dermatopathy in goats: two field cases. PubMed · 2000 · 10 citations
    6. Acrodermatitis enteropathica – a diagnostic challenge: case report of late-onset, genetically proven disease with normal zinc serum levels Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna · 2025 · 1 citations
    7. Is zinc deficiency a worldwide problem and is there a silent epidemic in Saudi Arabia? International Journal of Growth and Development · 2017
    8. Determination of zinc levels in commercially available vegetables in Kaduna, Nigeria and its environs Journal of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences · 2018
    9. The risk of hydroquinone and sunscreen over-absorption via photodamaged skin is not greater in senescent skin as compared to young skin: Nude mouse as an animal model International journal of pharmaceutics · 2014 · 18 citations
    10. Targeting Potential of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Finasteride-loaded Nano Lipidic Carriers-infused Topical Gel - In vitro and In vivo Skin Permeation Studies 2023
    11. ZINC, Copper and Chromium Contents in Schizophreinc Hair of Korean Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry · 1992
    12. [Study of the zinc content of hair and serum in selected skin diseases]. PubMed · 1990
    13. Correlation of Serum Zinc and Copper Levels with Alopecia Areata International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance · 2026
    14. Primary and Secondary Disturbances in Trace Element Metabolism Connected with Genetic Metabolic Disorders Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism · 1977 · 18 citations
    15. Atypical presentation of Acrodermatitis enteropathica in a child: later onset with life-threatening severe extensive dermatitis and septic shock BMC Pediatrics · 2025
    16. Clinical features and genetic analysis of acrodermatitis enteropathica in an ethnic minority infant from Western China: a case report and literature review Frontiers in Medicine · 2025
    17. Beyond the usual: a case of acrodermatitis enteropathica clinically resembling erythrokeratoderma variabilis International Journal of Research in Dermatology · 2025
    18. Inherited Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology · 2025
    19. Enteropathica Acrodermatitis Complicated by Necrotising Fasciitis in an Infant Admitted to the Paediatric Emergency Department of the Gabriel Touré University Hospital Open journal of pediatrics · 2023
    20. Brandt Syndrome Journal of medical science and clinical research · 2022
    21. A RARE CASE OF CHRONIC ACRODERMATITIS ENTEROPATHICA PERSISTING AND RECURRING IN THE ADULT AGE Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences · 2016
    22. Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in an adult: a case report Our Dermatology Online · 2015
    23. Nanotechnology in Dermatology Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia · 2014 · 60 citations
    24. Unexpected hypozincaemia in a patient with discharging empyema that proved resistant to replacement therapy BMJ Case Reports · 2013 · 2 citations
    25. Deficiência de cobre condicionada a altos teores de zinco, manganês e ferro na região do Médio Paraíba, RJ, Brasil Semina Ciências Agrárias · 2013 · 1 citations
    26. Comparative Effects of Zinc Methionylglycinate and Zinc Sulfate on Hair Coat Characteristics and Zinc Concentration in Plasma, Hair, and Stool of Dogs The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine · 2008 · 4 citations
    27. Imaging of zinc oxide nanoparticle penetration in human skin in vitro and in vivo Journal of biomedical optics · 2008 · 264 citations
    28. A study on efficacy of oral zinc therapy for treatment of acrodermatitis enteropathica Nasza Dermatologia Online · 2013 · 5 citations
    29. Weeping Wound, Disgruntled Gut and Fading Hunger: Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in an Infant Cureus · 2025
    30. Serum zinc and copper levels in alopecia Journal of Bangladesh Society of Physiologist · 2019 · 3 citations