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    Glossary Zinc Deficiency

    condition where insufficient zinc impairs immune function and hair growth

    Zinc deficiency, also known as zinc insufficiency, occurs when the body does not have enough zinc to meet its needs. This essential mineral plays a crucial role in immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. Symptoms of zinc deficiency can include hair loss, impaired immune function, delayed wound healing, and skin lesions. It can be diagnosed through blood tests and is often treated with dietary changes or zinc supplements.

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    1. A Syndrome of Acute Zinc Deficiency During Total Parenteral Alimentation in Man Annals of Surgery · 1976 · 246 citations
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    6. Zinc deficiency associated with hypothyroidism: An overlooked cause of severe alopecia International journal of trichology · 2013 · 56 citations
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    8. Zinc Deficiency in Suckling Mice Deprived of Colostrum 1953 · 53 citations
    9. Zinc deficiency in sheep and goats: Three field cases Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 1984 · 45 citations
    10. Effects of Long Term Zinc Deficiency on Feed Utilization, Reproductive Characteristics, and Hair Growth in the Sexually Mature Male Goat Journal of Dairy Science · 1973 · 40 citations
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