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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating Hemoglobin, Iron Profile, and Thyroid Function Tests in Women with Telogen Effluvium, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata
Iron profile tests are recommended for women with hair loss, as haemoglobin levels alone are not reliable.
research Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss in Women: A Case-Control Study with Clinical Correlation of Serum Iron Profile and Thyroid Function
Serum iron levels should be checked, not just hemoglobin, for chronic diffuse hair loss in women.
research The Association Between Melasma and Iron Profile: A Case-Control Study
Lower ferritin and serum iron levels may be linked to melasma.
research The Role of Serotonin, Ferritin, and Hematological Profiles in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Iron deficiency is linked to female pattern hair loss.
research Associations Between Iron Metabolism and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity in Female and Male Individuals With Self-Reported Androgenetic Alopecia: A Propensity-Score Matching Analysis From the EPISONO Database
Iron levels are linked to sleep apnea severity, especially in women with hair loss.
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5 / 581 resultscommunity Is hair thinning or loss associated with pain?
Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.
community Progress Update After 1 Year on Minoxidil 5% and 6 Months on Oral Finasteride 1mg – Is This Progress Slow or Normal?
The user has been using Minoxidil 5% for a year and oral Finasteride 1mg for six months, along with a derma stamp, castor oil, and biotin shampoo, to address hair loss. They are experiencing uneven hair growth but are advised to continue their current routine for at least a year before considering a hair transplant.
community Iron supplement worked better than Minoxidil. Check your ferritin, even "normal" is low
Iron supplementation may be more effective than Minoxidil for hair loss. Checking ferritin levels is important, as both low and high levels can affect health.
community Any growth (been taking iron supplements)
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on iron supplements for low ferritin levels and considering finasteride and minoxidil if thinning persists. There is debate over starting with finasteride versus dutasteride, with some users advocating for dutasteride due to its potency, while others caution about potential side effects.
community Calling out *diffuse thinners* here -- Have you ruled out other factors?
Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.