Commentary: Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss

October 2010 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Dirk M. Elston

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TLDR Iron deficiency might cause hair loss, but better testing is needed.

The commentary discussed the role of iron in hair follicle physiology and the potential for iron deficiency to cause hair loss, though studies yielded conflicting results. It highlighted the limitations of current assays for detecting iron deficiency, which may contribute to these discrepancies. The commentary provided practical guidelines for testing and supplementation, emphasizing the need for accurate assessment methods to better understand the relationship between iron deficiency and hair loss.

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