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 school-based cross-sectional study conducted in northern Sudan found a significant prevalence of adolescent alopecia, particularly among females. The study identified iron deficiency as a key factor associated with alopecia, highlighting the importance of nutritional monitoring in this population to address and potentially mitigate hair loss issues.
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