November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that hemoglobin α expression in the epidermis is induced by oxidative stress and may function as an antioxidant, contributing to skin barrier function.
January 2012 in “Iraqi postgraduate Medical Journal” This study found that low serum ferritin levels were significantly associated with chronic telogen effluvium in adult menstruating females, suggesting that serum ferritin is a better indicator of low iron stores than hemoglobin levels in this condition.
June 2023 in “Annals of the College of Medecine” This study found that childbearing women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower ferritin levels compared to healthy controls, and observed a strong inverse correlation between ferritin levels and the amount of hair shed, suggesting low iron stores may contribute to hair loss.
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May 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that premature hair greying may be associated with low serum ferritin and raised anti-TPO levels.
June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher blood sugar levels may lead to more severe hair loss in women.