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May 2024 in “Trends in endocrinology and metabolism” Iron is essential for many body functions, and its deficiency causes serious health problems.
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Nutritional deficiencies can cause hair loss, but it can be reversed with a normal diet and less stress.
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February 2021 in “PubMed” Koilonychia in alopecia areata can improve with oral corticosteroids.
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October 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Low serum ferritin levels are significantly linked to diffuse hair loss.
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