Measurement of trace elements in hairs in patients with hyperthyroidism / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To investigate the changes of trace elements score in hairs in patients with hyperthyroidism and its relationship with thyroid function. Methods The trace elements(Mg,Ca,Cr,Mn,Fe,Cu,Zn,Sr,Mo,Ba)in hairs and serum thyroid hormones(FT_3 and FT_4)were measured in control group (60 cases) and hyperthyroidism group (67 cases). Results The levels of trace elements Zn,Cu,Mg,Cr were significantly lower (P