FIGURE 2

![FIGURE 2: Forest plot summarizing pooled effect estimates for serum zinc levels in alopecia areata patients compared with healthy controls, indicating a significant association between lower zinc and hair loss.](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11683520/bin/JOCD-24-e16740-g003.jpg)

> Source: Ruiying Wu et al. "Association Between Serum Trace Elements Level and Alopecia Areata: A Systematic." *Journal of cosmetic dermatology*, 2025. PMID: [39739356](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39739356/)

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  <figcaption>FIGURE 2. Forest plot summarizing pooled effect estimates for serum zinc levels in alopecia areata patients compared with healthy controls, indicating a significant association between lower zinc and hair loss.<br>  Source: Ruiying Wu et al. "Association Between Serum Trace Elements Level and Alopecia Areata: A Systematic." <em>Journal of cosmetic dermatology</em>, 2025. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39739356/">39739356</a></figcaption>
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