Assessment of Serum Ferritin Levels in Female Patients With Telogen Effluvium

    December 2025 in “ Cureus ”
    Nishantan Thamotharan, Manu V Harikumar, Murugan Sundaram, Adikrishnan Swaminathan, Sudha Rangarajan
    Image of study
    TLDR Low serum ferritin is linked to hair loss in women.
    The study involving 100 female participants, 50 with telogen effluvium (TE) and 50 healthy controls, found that women with TE had significantly lower serum ferritin levels (24.30 ± 11.13 ng/mL) compared to controls (44.78 ± 19.89 ng/mL; p<0.001). Notably, 28% of TE cases had ferritin levels below 15 ng/mL, while none of the controls did. The study concludes that low serum ferritin is significantly associated with TE, suggesting it as a useful biomarker for identifying iron deficiency in women with diffuse hair loss. Despite some limitations, such as a small sample size, the findings support the integration of ferritin assessment into clinical protocols for better diagnosis and treatment of TE.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    12 / 12 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 640 results

      community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.

      community Hair much worse after 6 months?

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.

      community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks

      in Update  430 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.

    Similar Research

    6 / 1000+ results