November 2023 in “Cureus” In this study conducted in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, most participants were aware of vitamin D, zinc, and ferritin deficiencies and their link to hair loss, but only about a third practiced daily sun exposure and vitamin supplement use, highlighting a need for improved health education.
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August 2020 in “Advances in Hematology” In this study, an intervention to automatically measure ferritin detected iron deficiency in about 28% of women with alopecia, potentially helping to address hair loss.
This study suggests that raising the lower normal serum ferritin level to 50 ng/mL may improve organ functions even when hemoglobin levels are normal.
August 2024 in “IAHS Medical Journal” This study, conducted among 50 women with female-pattern hair loss, observed that 89% had deficient or insufficient vitamin D levels and also showed low ferritin levels, suggesting these deficiencies may contribute to hair loss.
October 2024 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” This study found that trichoscopy can effectively identify specific patterns associated with Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, and serum ferritin deficiencies in patients with Telogen Effluvium, offering a non-invasive alternative to blood tests for early diagnosis and management.