Decreased Serum Ferritin and Alopecia in Women

    November 2003 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    D. H. Rushton
    Studysummary This study found an association between low serum ferritin levels and alopecia in women, suggesting a potential role of iron in hair health and paving the way for further research.
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    Research cited in this study 2

    1. The Importance of Adequate Serum Ferritin Levels During Oral Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Treatment of Diffuse Androgen-Dependent Alopecia in Women Clinical Endocrinology · 1992
    2. Biochemical and Trichological Characterization of Diffuse Alopecia in Women British Journal of Dermatology · 1990