The Relationship Between Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss in 10-45 Year Old Females in Qom Province, Iran

This study investigated the relationship between iron deficiency and hair loss in females aged 10-45 in Qom Province, Iran. It involved 2,200 participants in a cross-sectional study and 410 in a case-control study. Results showed that the median serum ferritin level was lower in females with telogen effluvium (18.7µg/L) compared to controls (22.1µg/L), with a significant number of cases having ferritin levels below 15µg/L. Hair loss was associated with factors such as older age, weight, being a housekeeper, and smoking, while higher income and home ownership were protective. The study concluded that improving iron levels through nutrition and supplements could help address hair loss in this population.