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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