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GlossarySerum Ferritin (Ferritin Level)

protein that stores iron in your body

Serum Ferritin is a blood test that measures the amount of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in your body. This test helps assess your body's iron levels, which is crucial for diagnosing conditions like iron deficiency anemia or iron overload disorders. Low serum ferritin levels can be associated with hair loss and other health issues.

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research Serum Levels of Ferritin, Vitamin B12, and Folate in Women with Telogen Effluvium Outside of Menopause

2 citations, September 2012 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi”

Low levels of ferritin and vitamin B12 are common in women with telogen effluvium, but the link between nutrient deficiencies and the condition is not clear.

research Serum Ferritin Levels: A Clinical Guide in Patients With Hair Loss

1 citations, August 2023 in “Cutis”

Low ferritin levels can indicate iron deficiency as a cause of hair loss.

research Serum Ferritin Levels and Diffuse Hair Loss—A Correlation

1 citations, October 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology”

Low serum ferritin levels are significantly linked to diffuse hair loss.

research Serum Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Ferritin Levels in Chronic Telogen Effluvium Among Women in Mosul: A Case-Control Study

June 2025 in “Public Health of Indonesia”

Low levels of zinc, calcium, vitamin D, and ferritin may be linked to hair loss in women.

research The Relationship Between Pregnant Women Hair Loss And Ferritin Levels And Vitamin D3 In Salah Al-Din Governorate

July 2024

Low vitamin D3 and ferritin levels may cause hair loss in pregnant women.

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community Anyone had low ferritin and seen an improvement after iron supplements?

in Chat 6 upvotes 11 months ago

A user with low ferritin and zinc levels is asking if others have seen hair improvement after taking iron supplements. They were prescribed minoxidil and finasteride by their doctor.

community Is there a link between hair loss and low iron?

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 2 years ago

A user with low iron levels is experiencing hair loss and is taking oral minoxidil and finasteride. Another user confirms that low ferritin can contribute to hair loss and recommends iron supplements.

community I’m female, but I'm losing hair in a male pattern baldness pattern

in Female 7 upvotes 1 year ago

A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.

community Progress update and warning for other women losing hair: turns out I've been really anemic for years and drs just never flagged or brought up those test results till now.

in Female 29 upvotes 4 years ago

A woman discovered her long-term hair loss was due to undiagnosed anemia, with ferritin levels as low as 9. After starting iron supplements, she saw significant hair regrowth, especially in previously bald areas, though some spots remain unchanged.

community 22 year old, losing hair for 1 year

in General 181 upvotes 1 week ago

A 22-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and possibly telogen effluvium (TE), with a noted improvement in scalp itch after adopting a gluten-free diet. He is advised to consider treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and to check iron and ferritin levels.

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