Clinical Response of Alopecia, Trichorrhexis Nodosa, and Dry, Scaly Skin to Zinc Supplementation
December 1992
in “
The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics
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alopecia trichorrhexis nodosa dry scaly skin zinc supplementation zinc deficiency zinc tolerance test oral zinc therapy pigment dyschromia neurosecretory growth hormone deficiency hair loss brittle hair dry skin zinc supplements zinc deficiency zinc test zinc therapy skin discoloration growth hormone deficiency
TLDR Zinc supplements improved hair and skin conditions in two patients.
The study investigated the effects of zinc supplementation on patients with alopecia, trichorrhexis nodosa, and dry, scaly skin. The clinical response to zinc supplementation was positive, showing improvements in these conditions. The findings suggested that zinc could be a beneficial treatment for these dermatological issues, highlighting its potential role in managing hair and skin health.
