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January 1971 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” This study found that replenishment of iron stores after phlebotomy-induced remission in porphyria cutanea tarda led to biochemical relapse, suggesting that reducing iron stores may be crucial for maintaining remission.
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January 2016 in “Case Reports in Medicine” This study reported two cases of ryzophagia among nonpregnant women in the US, with symptoms resolving after iron dextran therapy, suggesting a link with iron deficiency.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Iron deficiency causes hair loss by affecting hair differentiation and cycling.
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April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating iron deficiency related to nutritional anemia and hair loss, concluding that routine screening and supplementation for hair loss are not yet supported by sufficient evidence.
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines the debated link between iron deficiency and nonscarring scalp alopecia in women, offering no new clinical results but emphasizing the need for further research and well-designed trials.