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