Iron Status in Diffuse Telogen Hair Loss Among Women

This study investigated the relationship between iron deficiency and diffuse telogen hair loss in women aged 15 to 45. It involved 30 women with hair loss and 30 without. The findings showed that women with diffuse telogen hair loss had significantly lower mean ferritin levels (16.3 ng/mL) compared to those without hair loss (60.3 ng/mL), and lower transferrin saturation. Additionally, total iron binding capacity was higher in the hair loss group. The study concluded that women with iron deficiency, particularly those with serum ferritin levels ≤30 ng/mL, were at a higher risk of experiencing telogen hair loss. The results highlighted the important role of serum ferritin in hair loss among women without systemic inflammation or other disorders.