December 2020 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Combining iron supplements with physiotherapy could better treat women's hair loss linked to iron deficiency.
December 2020 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Iron supplements and physiotherapy together can better treat hair loss in women with iron deficiency.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
January 2018 in “The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal” Iron deficiency anemia is significantly linked to hair loss in childbearing women, and taking iron improves the condition.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Iron deficiency causes hair loss by affecting hair differentiation and cycling.
January 2015 in “Iraqi Journal of Hematology” Iron supplements can help reduce hair loss in women with low iron levels.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some nutritional supplements may help thicken hair in people with hair loss, but taking too much can cause side effects.
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March 2014 in “Senses and Sciences” A supplement with Serenoa repens improved hair loss in a patient.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.
Taking supplements after sleeve gastrectomy surgery can reduce hair loss by addressing nutritional deficiencies.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Lifestyle changes and better nutrition may help manage alopecia areata.
October 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Iron balance is crucial for skin health, affecting conditions like psoriasis and hair loss.
April 2010 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Improving iron levels can help reduce hair loss in females.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences” Most young people in Saudi Arabia use cosmetic nutritional supplements for nutrient deficiencies and appearance, but more education on proper use is needed.
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May 2014 in “The American Surgeon” Low zinc and iron levels can predict hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy in women.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Melitane 5% and hair supplements improved hair color in a 14-year-old with early graying.
June 2023 in “JAAD international” Patients with skin of color are more likely to use supplements for hair loss than Caucasian patients, but the effectiveness of these supplements is uncertain and they can be expensive.
April 2026 in “Al-Kufa University Journal for Biology” Zinc and iron levels drop after bariatric surgery, needing careful monitoring and supplements.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A vitamin and mineral supplement significantly reduced hair shedding in Brazilian women with telogen effluvium.
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Taking too many vitamin and mineral supplements can cause serious health problems.
September 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Certain peptides, caffeine, taurine, and an iron complex may improve hair regrowth when used with minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
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November 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low iron levels are not directly linked to chronic hair loss and iron supplements may not help.
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July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.
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January 2008 in “Dermatology” Higher iron levels in the blood are not linked to increased hair loss in women.
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January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.