Dermoscopic Study of Hair Loss in Females and Its Correlation with Serum Ferritin Levels

    October 2019
    Vinma H. Shetty, Hafsa Eram, Saumya Goel, Anuradha Kakkanatt Babu
    Studysummary 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.
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