Analysis of Serum Stored Iron Levels in Female Chronic Telogen Effluvium

January 2002 in “ Journal of Clinical Dermatology ”

Sung‐Joo Lee, Young-Keun Kim, Gwang‐Seong Choi

TLDR Low iron levels in the blood may be linked to chronic hair loss in women.

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research The Significance of Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D Levels in Female Patients with Chronic Telogen Effluvium

May 2021 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology”

Low levels of iron and vitamin D might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.

research Reduced Ferritin, Folate, and Vitamin B12 Levels in Female Patients Diagnosed With Telogen Effluvium

January 2018 in “International journal of medical biochemistry”

Women with telogen effluvium have lower levels of iron, folate, and vitamin B12.

research Treatment of Serum Ferritin Deficiency Regardless of Hemoglobin Level

November 2012 in “Blood”

Raising serum ferritin levels can improve symptoms like fatigue and hair loss, even if hemoglobin levels are normal.

research Iron Deficiency in Female Pattern Hair Loss, Chronic Telogen Effluvium, and Control Groups

January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery”

No significant difference in iron deficiency between women with or without hair loss.

research There Is No Clear Association Between Low Serum Ferritin And Chronic Diffuse Telogen Hair Loss

83 citations , November 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Low iron levels are not directly linked to chronic hair loss and iron supplements may not help.