Samer A Dhaher, Abdulla A Yacoub, Ausama Ayob Jacob
الملخص الانجليزي
Background:
Although female androgenetic alopecia (FAGA) occurs in genetically susceptible women, some trace elements may play an important role.
Aim of the Study:
This study aimed to evaluate serum and hair zinc and iron levels in patients with FAGA and to compare the findings with normal controls.
Patients and Methods:
A case–control study that was conducted at Dermatology Clinic in Basra General Hospital, Basra, Iraq. The participants were divided into two groups: The first group consisted of 27 women with FAGA and the second was age-matched 28 healthy women control group. The serum and hair zinc and iron assays were done for all participants.
Results:
Both hair and serum zinc levels in FAGA group were significantly lower than that in the control (103.4±25.5 ppm vs. 143.5±33.1 ppm for hair and 65.6±14.2 μg/dl vs. 128.4±41.4 μg/dl for serum). Hair iron level in FAGA was significantly lower