December 2022 in “Cureus” This study found that lower serum ferritin levels are associated with an increased risk of non-scarring alopecia in non-menopausal women, indicating that assessing iron stores is important for managing this condition.
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia or alopecia areata have significantly lower serum ferritin levels than those without hair loss, suggesting a potential link between these types of alopecia and decreased iron stores.
July 2018 in “Journal of College of Medical Sciences-nepal” This study found a significant association between lower serum ferritin levels and chronic diffuse hair loss in women of reproductive age, particularly in cases of alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
August 2016 in “Annals of International medical and Dental Research” This study found that patients with alopecia had significantly higher mean serum ferritin levels compared to controls, except for those with telogen effluvium, whose levels were not significantly different.
This study found a correlation between reduced serum ferritin levels and specific alopecia patterns in female patients, suggesting a potential role of iron deficiency in conditions like telogen effluvium and female pattern hair loss.
