Do I Disagree With Dr. Who Says Hair Loss Cause is Female Pattern Baldness and not Iron Deficiency? (25 Female)
    Treatment 10/16/2020

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💉 iron infusion (injection)
    💧 ketoconazole shampoo (topical) since summer 2020
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    A 25-year-old woman is experiencing hair loss and is unsure if it's due to iron deficiency or female pattern baldness, as diagnosed by her dermatologist. She is considering using Minoxidil but is hesitant and seeks advice on whether increasing her iron levels could help.
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