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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed that patients with various types of hair loss had significantly lower serum zinc levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting zinc disturbance may play a role in the condition.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study concluded that among men with normal testosterone levels, a small increase in serum dihydrotestosterone may reduce symptoms of hypogonadism, suggesting its potential diagnostic use after ruling out hypogonadism.
January 2004 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found no elevation of serum DHEA-S levels in men with androgenetic alopecia and observed no correlation between DHEA-S levels and the clinical stage of the condition.
April 2012 in “Journal of IMAB” This study found no correlation between clinical stages of androgenetic alopecia and serum DHEA-S levels in men, contrasting with previous studies suggesting elevated levels.
October 2004 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found no correlation between the clinical stage of androgenetic alopecia and serum levels of dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate, contrasting earlier findings and supporting theories about alternative androgen sources in hair follicles.