5 citations
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January 2016 in “BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences” This study observed that Kasisa Bhasma is safer and less toxic than Shodhita Kasisa, particularly at higher doses, when administered to experimental rats.
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July 2017 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” In this study using C57BL/6 mice, researchers found that iron oxide nanoparticles permeated skin primarily through hair follicles and sebocytes, with absorption increasing over time.
March 2012 in “EFSA Journal” This analysis concluded that the evidence does not establish a cause-and-effect relationship between iron intake and the maintenance of normal hair growth in non-menopausal women with excessive hair loss.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study outlines that for addressing hair loss in young women, a comprehensive approach including hormonal evaluation, thyroid function, iron and vitamin D testing, along with clinical assessments like pull tests and trichoscopy, is recommended.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study recommends a combination of hormonal and thyroid evaluations, iron studies, vitamin D testing, and clinical assessments like pull tests and trichoscopy for investigating hair loss in young women.
July 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses female pattern hair loss and concludes that the utility of lab markers for screening associated conditions remains unclear; no new clinical results are presented.
October 2017 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that clinical examination is effective for diagnosing certain non-scarring hair loss types in women, although histopathologic studies are necessary for exact diagnoses, and laboratory tests did not correlate well with clinical findings.
8 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary critiques the definition of iron deficiency in hair loss studies, suggesting higher serum ferritin levels as a more accurate threshold for diagnosing deficiency in women.
13 citations
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September 1976 in “Archives of Environmental Health An International Journal” In this study, Bushman women in various life stages had higher levels of iron and zinc in their hair compared to Bantu and American mothers, with iron deficiency anemia being rare among them.
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.
April 2018 in “Recent advances in pathology and laboratory medicine” This study found no significant association between low serum ferritin (iron deficiency) and chronic diffuse hair loss in women of reproductive age.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” No significant difference in iron deficiency between women with or without hair loss.
72 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study concluded that iron deficiency is common among women but not more prevalent in those with female pattern hair loss or chronic telogen effluvium compared to control subjects without hair loss.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This meta-analysis found that iron deficiency is associated with telogen effluvium and identified critical serum ferritin levels for defining iron deficiency in these patients.
November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article includes summaries of multiple studies on dermatological topics like Imiquimod's effects on tumors, vitamin C absorption enhancement, and ferritin levels in hair loss, but reports no new results itself.
23 citations
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March 1998 in “BMJ” This report emphasizes the importance of considering haemochromatosis and conducting iron studies when investigating infertility due to endocrine causes.
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.
9 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might cause hair loss, but better testing is needed.
22 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency, its potential link to hair loss, and emphasizes the importance for dermatologists to understand these aspects; it reports no new findings.
18 citations
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November 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that women with nonscarring alopecia had lower ferritin levels compared to women without the condition.
5 citations
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August 2020 in “Advances in Hematology” In this study, an intervention to automatically measure ferritin detected iron deficiency in about 28% of women with alopecia, potentially helping to address hair loss.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” This manuscript presents a hypothesis linking the intrinsic pulsating bioelectromagnetism of human hair follicles to the etiology of migraine headaches, supported by studies of inherent biomagnetism using optical microscopy techniques.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, various causes of hair loss, such as nutritional deficiencies and stress, are discussed alongside potential treatments including Ayurvedic formulations and synthetic options like minoxidil, while emphasizing the need for further studies on conditions like Telogen Effluvium and Female Pattern Hair Loss.
This manuscript reviews the multifaceted causes of female hair loss, including hormonal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies, and suggests that non-pharmaceutical options like saw palmetto and curcumin show promise in enhancing hair density, though further studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
May 2024 in “Medicine today” In this hospital-based case-control study, researchers at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University found that age, family history of alopecia, and low serum ferritin levels may be significant risk factors for female pattern hair loss among the studied population.
This study found that women with nonscarring alopecia had significantly lower ferritin levels compared to women without the condition.
30 citations
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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.
207 citations
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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.
64 citations
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March 2021 in “Anaesthesia” This review discusses the history and impact of iron deficiency anemia in women, highlighting its prevalence and the need for better detection and care, especially for those undergoing anesthesia.
5 citations
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August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the association between chronic diffuse telogen hair loss in women and iron deficiency, supporting the view that iron's role is unclear and often overstated, but reports no new clinical results.