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July 2025 in “BMC Women s Health” This study confirms that many iron deficiency symptoms occur in non-anemic women, with transferrin saturation showing a strong correlation with symptom diversity, suggesting its potential as an early diagnostic biomarker.
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February 2023 in “Pediatrician (St Petersburg)” This article reports two cases of iron deficiency anemia in Russian adolescent girls, highlighting the role of low iron stores at birth in developing anemia during puberty.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
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April 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that segmented heterochromic scalp hair associated with iron-deficiency anemia in a teenage girl completely recovered following iron supplementation, suggesting a role for iron in hair pigment production.
August 2026 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study evaluated a 90-day oral iron supplementation regimen in adults with moderate to severe iron deficiency anemia, finding significant hematological improvements, symptom resolution, and good tolerability, supporting its effectiveness as a nutritional approach for managing this condition.
May 2026 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” In this retrospective case–control study, researchers observed that patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of iron deficiency anemia compared to controls, suggesting a potential comorbidity that may require assessment and management.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract highlights that iron deficiency anemia, affecting over half of global anemia cases, poses significant challenges to health, especially in young children and women, with treatment focusing on iron supplementation and prevention strategies.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article reviews the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of iron deficiency anemia, emphasizing its impact on global health but does not report new findings.
October 2025 in “Лечащий врач” This study highlights the importance of diagnosing and treating iron deficiency anemia in women planning pregnancy to prevent severe complications during pregnancy.
July 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This study found that the Ayurvedic program significantly improved hair loss management and increased hemoglobin, serum iron, and ferritin levels among nursing students with iron deficiency anemia, highlighting the program's effectiveness in addressing this condition.
This review supports iron deficiency anemia as a valid cause of chronic generalized pruritus and suggests potential mechanisms by which iron deficiency may lead to pruritus, but reports no new clinical results.
This case study observed that individualized homeopathic treatment, particularly Lycopodium clavatum, appeared useful in managing androgenetic alopecia comorbid with iron deficiency anemia and COVID-19 in a 17-year-old male, though the authors emphasize the need for larger studies to confirm these findings.
October 2023 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case report describes chronic iron deficiency anemia in a patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, highlighting the need for more data to guide treatment and cancer surveillance due to its rarity and mortality risk.
October 2023 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” This survey in Riyadh Province found that most participants identified malnutrition as the leading cause of iron deficiency anemia and reported symptoms like weakness and cold extremities.
August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses identifying and preventing iron deficiency anemia but provides no new clinical findings.
May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, researchers explored the causes and treatment strategies for diffuse telogen effluvium, focusing on 60 patients with the condition linked to iron deficiency anemia, comparing the effectiveness of ferrous salts alone versus combined with Quilib lotion.
In this retrospective study, all-female patients with iron deficiency anemia treated with ferric carboxymaltose experienced rapid symptom resolution and increased ferritine and hemoglobin levels, with some reporting manageable side effects such as rash and headache.
February 2018 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This study observed that intravenous ferric carboxymaltose did not inhibit the drug-induced reduction of inflammatory activity in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, as indicated by lower CRP levels.
January 2018 in “The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal” This study found a significant association between iron deficiency anemia and telogen effluvium in women of childbearing age, with noticeable improvement in hair loss after four weeks of oral iron supplementation.
January 2017 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This report describes a case of acquired trichorrhexis nodosa in a woman with severe iron deficiency anemia, highlighting a possible link between the two conditions.
In this study, iron deficiency anemia was prevalent among female patients, primarily due to heavy menstrual bleeding linked to uterine fibroids, and was often treated successfully with intravenous iron.
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January 2020 in “Women's health reports” This study found that iron therapy improved nonhematological symptoms and cognitive function in women with iron deficiency anemia, highlighting the need for attention to these symptoms in improving quality of life.
October 2022 in “Egyptian Journal of Health Care” This study found that more than half of female nursing students in Cairo with iron deficiency anemia demonstrated poor knowledge and inadequate practices regarding iron-rich food consumption.
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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.
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July 2015 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” In this case study, DDS treatment for LABD was complicated by hemolytic anemia and alopecia, suggesting the need for careful monitoring of these potential side effects.
September 2025 in “Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences” In this study, a high prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency was reported among first-trimester pregnant women in Mysore, with sociodemographic factors like residence, education, and BMI significantly influencing anemia risk.
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study observed that mixed breed cows with alopecia, ill-thrift, and infertility had significant decreases in serum copper, zinc, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, and magnesium, alongside signs of anemia.
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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 2021 in “Medicine” In this study, anemia was commonly observed in exercising women, especially those with heavy menstrual bleeding, and the authors recommend using a simple screening tool involving haemoglobin testing.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study observed that telogen effluvium was the most common form of acquired alopecia among females in a semiurban Indian population, with stress and chemical exposure as major exacerbating factors.