January 2003 in “Annals of Dermatology” This case report describes a hair structure abnormality associated with iron deficiency anemia, which improved after iron supplementation ceased hair loss and corrected the hair shaft abnormality.
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might be linked to hair loss, but more research is needed.
In this study, oral iron replacement showed some evidence of improving chronic telogen effluvium in iron deficient women, though further research is required to confirm the association.
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February 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary critiques the definition of iron deficiency in hair loss studies, suggesting higher serum ferritin levels as a more accurate threshold for diagnosing deficiency in women.
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October 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might cause hair loss, but better testing is needed.