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Background and Aim: Telogen effluvium (TE) is a hair disorder characterized by abrupt onset, diffuse, self-limited and excessive shedding of club hairs. The purpose of this study was to investigate serum zinc, vitamin B12 and folic acid levels as well as parameters of iron metabolism and thyroid functions in patients with chronic telogen effluvium (CTE) and compare the results to those of the controls. Methods: In this study, a total of 260 patients with CTE who were admitted to the outpatient dermatology clinic of our hospital were retrospectively evaluated. The control group consisted of 117 healthy volunteers who matched the patient group in respect of age and sex. Data on age, sex and duration of hair loss were obtained from the patient files. Levels of serum zinc, vitamin B12 and folic acid, parameters of iron metabolism and thyroid functions were recorded in both groups. Results: Out of 260 patients, 212 were female and 48 were male. On the other hand, out of 117 controls, 95 were female and 22 were male. The mean duration of hair loss was 8.06 ± 1.48 months in the patients. According to the statistical analyses, parameters of only iron metabolism were significantly lower in the patients compared to the controls conversely the other laboratory parameters. Conclusions: It is principally recommended that iron deficiency be screened in patients with CTE.

Evaluation of Zinc, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Iron Levels and Thyroid Functions in Patients with Chronic Telogen Effluvium