Open AccessEstimation of zinc and iron levels in the serum and hair of women with androgenetic alopecia: Case–control study
Author(s) -
Samer A Dhaher,
Abd Almaseeh Yacoub,
Ausama Ayob Jacob
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology/indian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1998-3611
pISSN - 0019-5154
DOI - 10.4103/ijd.ijd_624_16
Subject(s) - medicine , zinc , hair loss , serum iron , case control study , cabello , gastroenterology , endocrinology , physiology , dermatology , scalp , anemia , chemistry , organic chemistry
Although female androgenetic alopecia (FAGA) occurs in genetically susceptible women, some trace elements may play an important role.