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THE IRON CONTENT OF FINGER NAILS.

Authors :
Jacobs, Allan
Jenkins, D. J.
Source :
British Journal of Dermatology; Apr1960, Vol. 72 Issue 4, p145-148, 4p
Publication Year :
1960

Abstract

The iron content of finger nails has been measured in 100 normal subjects and an age variation demonstrated. The significance of this is uncertain. In 35 iron-deficient subjects, the content tended to be slightly reduced. This may be secondary to an intracellular iron deficiency in the epidermis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00070963
Volume :
72
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17777589
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.1960.tb13863.x