BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia

This case-control study assessed the relationship between trace element levels and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in 116 Turkish male patients compared to 100 healthy controls. The researchers measured zinc and copper concentrations in hair, serum, and urine samples, along with body mass index (BMI). Findings revealed that patients with AGA had