Zinc as an ambivalent but potent modulator of murine hair growth <i>in vivo</i>– preliminary observations

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Oral zinc (Zn(2+)) is often employed for treating hair loss, even in the absence of zinc deficiency, although its mechanisms of action and efficacy are still obscure. In the current study, we explored the in vivo effects of oral zinc using the C57BL/6 mouse model for hair research. Specifically, we investigated whether continuous administration of high-dose ZnSO(4) x 7H(2)O (20 mg/ml) in drinking water affects...

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