Anyone had low ferritin and seen an improvement after iron supplements?
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A user with low ferritin and zinc levels is asking if others have seen hair improvement after taking iron supplements. They were prescribed minoxidil and finasteride by their doctor.
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5 / 100 resultscommunity Found this research paper showing how males with pattern hair loss show lower levels of iron and/ or Ferritin. Might be helpful to those here asking about nutrition.
Lower levels of Ferritin and iron are linked to male pattern baldness. Checking these levels could provide clinical benefits.
community 3 months on 1mg oral fin daily, 5% min twice/day, keto 2-3/week, weekly 1.5 mm needle started this month and vitamins (I have deficiency in D ferritin and B12)
The post and conversation are about a user's progress in treating hair loss using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice a day, keto shampoo 2-3 times a week, weekly 1.5 mm needle, and vitamins for deficiencies in vitamin D, ferritin, and B12. The conclusion is that the user has experienced great results with finasteride in stopping shedding and now has minimal shedding when showering and combing hair.
community What blood exams should I do on dut/oral min
The user checked iron, ferritin, B12, zinc, testosterone, DHT, and estrogens to understand hair loss causes and the effects of dutasteride. They also noted increased heart rate and paleness with oral minoxidil.
community Is there a link between hair loss and low iron?
A user with low iron levels is experiencing hair loss and is taking oral minoxidil and finasteride. Another user confirms that low ferritin can contribute to hair loss and recommends iron supplements.
community I’m female, but I'm losing hair in a male pattern baldness pattern
A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.
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research Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D Levels Should Be Evaluated in Patients With Diffuse Hair Loss Prior to Treatment
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