The Prevalence of Hair Loss and Its Association With Iron Deficiency Among Adolescents in Northern Sudan: A School-Based Cross-Sectional Study

    December 2025 in “ PubMed ”
    Moteb K Alotaib, Ishag Adam
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    TLDR Iron deficiency is linked to hair loss in adolescents, especially females, in northern Sudan.
    A study conducted in northern Sudan involving 312 adolescents (147 males and 165 females) found that 21.2% exhibited alopecia, with a significantly higher prevalence among females (93.9%) compared to males (6.1%). The research identified a strong association between iron deficiency and alopecia, as adolescents with alopecia had lower serum ferritin levels. The study highlighted that iron deficiency (AOR = 1.97) was a significant factor linked to alopecia, while age, BMI, and parental education were not. The findings emphasize the need for nutritional monitoring to address iron deficiency and its impact on hair health in this population.
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