This retrospective cross-section study found that in a cohort of Pica patients in Iraq, 92.4% were female, and many had low levels of ferritin, hemoglobin, and vitamin D, which may contribute to the disorder by causing psychological issues.
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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.
Iron deficiency was identified as the cause of hair loss, not male pattern baldness. The user plans to address it with iron infusions and has used Ketoconazole shampoo for scalp inflammation.
The conversation is about a user seeking feedback on hair regrowth progress after two months of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamping, and iron supplements. Most responses suggest that two months is too early to see significant results and recommend patience, with noticeable changes typically occurring around 4-6 months.
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
The user has been using a combination of treatments including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy to address hair loss but continues to experience shedding and density loss. Despite high testosterone and iron levels, the user is frustrated with the lack of improvement and is considering adjusting treatment or exploring other options like a hair transplant.
A 28-year-old woman with genetic hair loss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hair loss during that time.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.