Progress update and warning for other women losing hair: turns out I've been really anemic for years and drs just never flagged or brought up those test results till now. Female 3/21/2021
A woman discovered her long-term hair loss was due to undiagnosed anemia, with ferritin levels as low as 9. After starting iron supplements, she saw significant hair regrowth, especially in previously bald areas, though some spots remain unchanged.
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5 / 60 resultscommunity How long does it to start recovering from hair loss / thinning / super brittle after starting taking huge amounts of iron supplements?
Iron supplements can help improve hair thinning and brittle skin, but recovery time varies based on individual factors like ferritin levels and absorption rates. Regular blood tests are recommended to monitor ferritin and iron levels.
community Any growth (been taking iron supplements)
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on iron supplements for low ferritin levels and considering finasteride and minoxidil if thinning persists. There is debate over starting with finasteride versus dutasteride, with some users advocating for dutasteride due to its potency, while others caution about potential side effects.
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 If you’ve had hair loss due to low iron levels, how long did it take for regrowth after beginning supplements?
Hair loss due to low iron levels and the potential of regrowth after beginning supplements such as spiro, minoxidil, and finasteride.
community Iron supplement worked better than Minoxidil. Check your ferritin, even "normal" is low
Iron supplementation may be more effective than Minoxidil for hair loss. Checking ferritin levels is important, as both low and high levels can affect health.
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