The Safety and Clinical Efficacy of Iron Infusions in Non-Scarring Alopecia Patients

    September 2024 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Kim An Nguyen, Sophia Fruechte, G M Vercellotti, Ronda S. Farah, Maria Hordinsky
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    TLDR Iron infusions can help improve hair loss in patients who can't take oral iron supplements.
    This study investigated the safety and efficacy of iron infusions in 17 patients with non-scarring alopecia and low hemoglobin/iron stores who could not tolerate oral iron supplements. The main reasons for iron infusion referrals were inadequate increases in serum hemoglobin or ferritin, malabsorption, and constipation. Results showed that 64.7% of patients experienced clinical improvement or stabilization of hair loss, and 94.1% reported no adverse effects from the infusions. The study concludes that iron infusions may be a safe and effective option for managing hair loss in patients who cannot tolerate or do not respond to oral iron, highlighting the importance of collaboration with hematology.
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