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 / 45 resultscommunity Is there a link between hair loss and low iron?
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chiefwign
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2 years ago 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?
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Dlmlong
in Female
7 upvotes
4 years ago Hair loss due to low iron levels and the potential of regrowth after beginning supplements such as spiro, minoxidil, and finasteride.
community Low iron and hair loss connection
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Cool_beans4921
in Female
16 upvotes
8 months ago A 39-year-old woman noticed hair thinning and found she has an iron deficiency, which may be linked to hair loss. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil.
community 9 months on Finasteride only and shedding the whole time. Iron supplements slowed down the shed. The point is: shedding doesn’t mean hairloss!
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Tarek360
44 upvotes
5 years ago The conversation discusses using finasteride for hair loss, with iron supplements helping to slow shedding. The user emphasizes that shedding doesn't necessarily mean permanent hair loss.
community Please take a vitamin & hormone test
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fraction-of-ice
in Chat
256 upvotes
1 month ago Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
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