January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A baby with a skin condition improved with treatment but developed a rare form of the condition affecting only his trunk.
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
January 2012 in “Iraqi postgraduate Medical Journal” Serum ferritin is a better indicator than hemoglobin for detecting low iron in women with chronic hair loss.
1 citations,
July 2024 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)” Stopping steroids and providing supportive care improved the patient's Cushing Syndrome symptoms and ulcers.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” No significant difference in iron deficiency between women with or without hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Iron deficiency is not more common in women with hair loss, and neurogenic rosacea may need different treatment.
June 2023 in “Annals of the College of Medecine” Low iron levels are linked to more hair loss in women with chronic hair shedding.
15 citations,
January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The HairCheck® device is effective for measuring hair loss and growth in people with alopecia.
4 citations,
December 2014 in “European Journal of Chemistry” Iron chloride helps create compounds that could be useful in medicine, like treating hair loss.
132 citations,
April 2005 in “Gastroenterology” A gluten-free diet significantly improves skin and health issues in people with dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin condition linked to celiac disease.
February 2020 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” Ayurveda treats hair problems like hair loss and dandruff by balancing body elements and using natural remedies like Indian Gooseberry and false Daisy.
2 citations,
October 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” Iron nanoparticles made from pumpkin extract effectively treated burns and promoted healing in mice.
40 citations,
March 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.
7 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Higher vitamin D levels are linked to higher iron levels in Korean women without metabolic syndrome, but not in those with it.
6 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might be linked to hair loss, but more research is needed.
10 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study found no link between anxiety, vitamin B12, folate, TSH, ferritin, zinc levels, and trichodynia in telogen alopecia patients.
January 2020 in “Kocatepe Tıp Dergisi” Not all hair loss patients need lab tests; patient history and physical exams are key to deciding who does.
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
February 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Ayurvedic medicine helped increase a young woman's hemoglobin levels and improved her anemia symptoms.
January 2018 in “The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal” Iron deficiency anemia is significantly linked to hair loss in childbearing women, and taking iron improves the condition.
April 2023 in “Tikrit Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Deferasirox effectively reduces iron overload in ß-thalassemia patients but may cause some manageable side effects.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
100 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treating psoriasis with UVB light three times a week is faster than twice a week, and certain medications and lifestyle factors affect psoriasis treatment outcomes.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Skin problems are common in Bangladesh due to arsenic, prompt treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial, maternal transmission causes most neonatal herpes, treatments for pediatric vasculitis are effective, the chickenpox vaccine works, more frequent UVB therapy helps psoriasis, certain jobs increase hand dermatitis risk, monoclonal antibodies treat psoriasis well, lifestyle affects psoriasis, alefacept improves psoriasis, imiquimod cream partially clears basal cell carcinoma, and iron may not help chronic hair loss.
34 citations,
July 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Iron deficiency is not a significant cause of hair loss in women.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
4 citations,
May 1989 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Crohn's disease can cause hair loss before other symptoms appear.
11 citations,
October 2020 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss but can cause complications and nutritional deficiencies.