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May 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Iron infusions can help improve hair loss in patients who can't take oral iron supplements.
July 2024 in “Deleted Journal” The Ayurvedic program effectively manages hair loss due to iron deficiency anemia.
May 2024 in “Medicine today” Older age, family history, and low iron levels increase the risk of female hair loss.
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Low serum ferritin levels are linked to specific types of hair loss in women.
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Serum ferritin levels do not cause hair loss in women with telogen effluvium.
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