When Skin and Hair Problems Signal a Deeper Deficiency: The Nutrient Gaps Your Dermatologist May Not Be Testing For
Persistent hair loss, stubborn skin conditions, and wounds that refuse to heal are frequently addressed with topical treatments—but for a meaningful subset of patients, the root cause lies in subclinical nutritional deficiencies that standard bloodwork often fails to detect. Selenium, zinc, and iron each play critical and underappreciated roles in skin cell turnover, immune regulation, and tissue repair. Recognizing the early warning signs of these deficiencies, and knowing which tests to reques