Trace element levels in alopecia areata
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Trace element levels in alopecia areata.
BACKGROUND Alopecia areata (AA) is a recurrent, nonscarring type of hair loss considered to be an autoimmune process. Though its etiopathology is not fully understood, there are claims that imbalance of trace elements may trigger the onset of AA. AIM The aim of the present study was to assess the levels of zinc, copper, and magnesium in the serum of AA patients. METHODS Fifty AA patients (3...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0378-6323
DOI: 10.4103/0378-6323.45216