Association between itching and the serum zinc levels in patients with varicose veins

• Main Authors: Yasushi Takai (Author), Keiichi Hiramoto (Author), Yoshiyuki Nishimura (Author), Ryota Uchida (Author), Keigo Nishida (Author), Kazuya Ooi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Varicose veins commonly occur in the lower extremities and can cause pain and discomfort in the affected area. Many patients with varicose veins suffer from itching, but its cause has not been sufficiently explained. In recent years, the role of zinc in maintaining the integrity...