October 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” This study found that oral iron supplementation, when given with topical 3% minoxidil, does not outperform the use of topical 3% minoxidil alone in treating female pattern hair loss and iron deficiency.
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.
This study found that while iron supplements are generally well tolerated by patients with anemia, their clinical benefit in those without iron deficiency is modest.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” The researchers reported that an oral supplement containing hydrolysed fish-origin collagen, taurine, cysteine, methionine, iron, and selenium significantly improved the effectiveness of anti-hair loss treatments in people with androgenic alopecia or chronic telogen effluvium after 12 weeks, compared to drug treatments alone.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This article discusses iron deficiency anemia, its health implications, and the effectiveness of oral iron supplements in treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2015 in “Iraqi Journal of Hematology” In this study, oral iron replacement therapy showed improvement in hair loss severity for some women with low serum ferritin levels, but not all responded.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” In this case study, a 14-year-old female with premature hair graying showed improved hair color after treatment with a topical Melitane 5% formulation and oral hair supplements.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” Proper nutrition and alternative therapies can help manage hair loss.
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.
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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.
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.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study investigated how keratinocytes in the skin respond to different iron levels and found they play a significant role in regulating iron homeostasis by storing iron, affecting epidermal differentiation, and influencing inflammation-related gene expression in mice.
October 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review highlights the critical role of iron in skin functions and suggests potential dermatologic therapies targeting the iron-skin axis.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treating ovarian-related inflammation may help hair regrowth in women with alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report found that dermoscopy, showing characteristic "comma" and "corkscrew" hairs, effectively identified tinea capitis in a 7-year-old girl, allowing for early treatment before confirmation with fungal culture.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, telogen effluvium was commonly found to be associated with iron-deficiency anemia and hypothyroidism among female patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
January 2024 in “The American journal of medicine” In this case report, the authors describe the first documented occurrence of new-onset hypocortisolism after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in a patient, highlighting the need for awareness of this condition among clinicians when patients present with nonspecific symptoms post-bariatric surgery.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article reviews common malpractices in the treatment of hair and scalp disorders, attributing them to autistic-undisciplined thinking, and reports no clinical findings.
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April 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses evidence-based complementary strategies for enhancing hair regrowth after post-COVID-19 telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical results.
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
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May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This narrative review found that post-COVID-19 hair loss, particularly telogen effluvium, poses a significant mental and social burden, with minoxidil potentially aiding recovery, although more clinical research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
January 2013 in “The Pan African medical journal” This report describes two cases of monilethrix in Afghan siblings, detailing the hair disorder's clinical presentation and potential influences on hair growth, such as hormonal changes and iron supplementation.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
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July 2022 in “Pediatric dermatology” This case report highlights that a restrictive rice milk diet in a young child led to kwashiorkor with severe malnutrition, skin changes, and developmental regression, which improved with a protein-rich therapeutic diet.
March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this observational study, researchers found that women with telogen effluvium who had higher baseline ferritin levels or received higher doses and longer durations of iron supplementation reported greater satisfaction, suggesting that iron supplementation can improve patient satisfaction regardless of initial ferritin levels.
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various potential adverse effects of common oral vitamin and mineral supplements used in dermatology and highlights lesser-known issues like hematologic and neurologic effects from zinc.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” This case report describes a 34-year-old woman who, after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, experienced improvements in symptoms of dizziness and energy following treatment with oral ferrous sulfate for iron deficiency.
September 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” In this case report, a 35-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia showed significant improvement in hair thickness and density after six months of conservative therapy with topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and a gel with oligopeptides, caffeine, and taurine.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.