AbstractThere are four main forms of weight reduction surgeries, involving duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, as well as sleeve gastrectomy. Alopecia is an acknowledged consequence of bariatric surgery (BS). A significant proportion of cases develop temporary hair loss following BS, as seen by many studies. Prior studies have shown a correlation between hair loss as well as the levels of iron and zinc. Following BS, cases often have transient alopecia, occurring as a result of the operation stress, fast weight loss, as well as inadequate nourishment.
Cases undergoing such a surgical procedure often have nutritional shortages, thus boosting the problems associated with hair. Rapid weight loss could result in insufficiencies of vital nutrients necessary for the health of hair, including vitamin D, iron, zinc, or biotin.
