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Glossary Serum Levels

amount of a substance in the blood's liquid component

Serum levels, also known as blood serum levels or serum concentration, refer to the amount of a specific substance present in the liquid part of the blood after the blood has clotted and the cells have been removed. These measurements are crucial for diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions, as they can indicate the presence and severity of diseases, the effectiveness of treatments, or the body's response to medications.

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research Hair Loss in Females after Sleeve Gastrectomy: Predictive Value of Serum Zinc and Iron Levels

44 citations , May 2014 in “The American Surgeon”

In this study, hair loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was associated with zinc and iron levels, even within normal ranges, and a combined variable of zinc and iron predicted susceptibility to hair loss.

research Analysis of Serum Stored Iron Levels in Female Chronic Telogen Effluvium

1 citations , January 2002 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

This study found that women with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum ferritin levels and higher TIBC levels compared to normal females, suggesting a potential role for iron stores in the condition's pathogenesis.

research Estimation of zinc and iron levels in the serum and hair of women with androgenetic alopecia: Case–control study

15 citations , January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology”

This study reported that women with female androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower zinc levels in both serum and hair, and lower hair iron levels, compared to healthy controls.

research Serum iron and ferritin levels in alopecia areata

7 citations , October 2011 in “Faṣlnāmah-i bīmārīhā-yi pūst”

This study found that serum iron and ferritin levels in patients with alopecia areata did not significantly differ from control subjects, suggesting these factors may not contribute to the condition's etiology.

research Controlled Evaluation Study of Serum Level of Zinc and Iron in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia (REVISED)

February 2023 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin”

This study found that female patients with androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower serum zinc and iron levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting supplementation may be beneficial.

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community Could Serum Ferritin Explain my Crazy Shedding?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 9 months ago

The user is experiencing significant hair shedding and suspects it may be due to low serum ferritin levels rather than worsening androgenetic alopecia. They have resumed iron supplementation and are seeking additional solutions to address the shedding.

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