Commentary: Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss

    October 2010 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Dirk M. Elston
    Studysummary Iron deficiency might cause hair loss, but better testing is needed.
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    3. Nutritional Factors and Hair Loss Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2002
    4. Skin Signs of Nutritional Disorders PubMed · 1992

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