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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss in Women: A Case-Control Study with Clinical Correlation of Serum Iron Profile and Thyroid Function
Serum iron levels should be checked, not just hemoglobin, for chronic diffuse hair loss in women.
research Association of Serum Ferritin with Chronic Diffuse Alopecia in Female Patients
Low iron levels are strongly linked to chronic hair loss in women.
research A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating Hemoglobin, Iron Profile, and Thyroid Function Tests in Women with Telogen Effluvium, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata
Iron profile tests are recommended for women with hair loss, as haemoglobin levels alone are not reliable.
research Role of Iron in Telogen Effluvium Among Premenopausal Women
Iron deficiency may contribute to chronic hair loss in premenopausal women.
research Association of Risk Factors with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Older age, family history, and low iron levels increase the risk of female hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.
A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.
community Is hair thinning or loss associated with pain?
Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.
community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.
community Calling out *diffuse thinners* here -- Have you ruled out other factors?
Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.
community POST ACCUTANE HAIR LOSS- Please help and leave your experiences and suggestions
A user named Medical_Opinion8120, a 23-year-old female, is experiencing hair loss potentially due to a past accutane course. She has tried minoxidil without success and is currently taking iron and zinc supplements.