Controled Evaluation Study of Serum Level of Zinc and Iron in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia

February 2023 in “ El-Minia Medical Bulletin ”

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TLDR Female hair loss patients may benefit from zinc and iron supplements.

The study evaluated serum levels of zinc and iron in 60 patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), comprising 30 males and 30 females, compared to 40 healthy controls. Results indicated that female AGA (FAGA) patients had significantly lower serum zinc and iron levels than controls, while no significant differences were observed in male AGA (MAGA) patients. The study concluded that supplementing zinc and iron in female AGA patients is recommended.

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