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December 2015 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” People with Chronic Telogen Effluvium mainly have lower iron levels compared to healthy individuals.
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February 1945 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” Alopecia in the woman was likely caused by vitamin A deficiency, not a fungal infection.
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February 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher serum ferritin levels than currently used might be needed to rule out iron deficiency in women with hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Advanced techniques in biology & medicine” Down Syndrome patients with Alopecia Areata often have hypothyroidism and specific immune abnormalities.
February 2024 in “Sučasna gastroenterologìâ” The patient was diagnosed with celiac disease after a long delay, showing the need for better awareness and earlier detection.
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
January 2026 in “Journal of Contemporary Studies in Epidemiology and Public Health” Women with PCOS often have severe PMS, but managing anemia and regular menstruation can help reduce symptoms.
January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Stress, hypothyroidism, drug intake, and anemia are important factors in women's diffuse hair loss.
Alopecia areata is more common in males, often appears as patchy hair loss, and is strongly linked to anemia.
July 2020 in “مجله كليه طب الكندي” Low iron levels and obesity are linked to chronic hair loss in women.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing fragile hair, intellectual issues, and short stature.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron levels are linked to certain types of hair loss.
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April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
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January 2021 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” FLCN helps control iron levels in cells.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Iron supplements improve life quality for people with anemia.
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
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September 2019 in “Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity” A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.
Reducing iron levels didn't improve heart health or metabolism in women with certain ovarian issues.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
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January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.
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March 1931 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Iron deficiency causes hair loss in white rats and mice.
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November 2010 in “Vox Sanguinis” Iron supplements helped female blood donors with low iron avoid anaemia and return to donate again.
July 2020 in “Family Medicine” Diffuse hair loss can signal health issues like iron deficiency, and a new supplement, Richter FerroBio, may help improve hair growth.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Iron deficiency is not more common in women with hair loss, and neurogenic rosacea may need different treatment.
Iron deficiency worsens inflammatory skin diseases by disrupting iron balance and increasing inflammation.
June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Pregnant women with rheumatic diseases often have poor nutrition, needing more folic acid, calcium, and iron, while consuming too much selenium.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman with severe hypothyroidism had a rare skin condition usually linked to a different thyroid disease.
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May 2018 in “PubMed” Pregnant women with isolated hypothyroxinemia face more health issues, so iodine and folic acid supplements are important before and during early pregnancy.
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November 2013 in “The FASEB journal” Mice with CBS deficiency are healthier on a low-methionine diet.
October 2024 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, has a poor prognosis, and requires early diagnosis and ongoing treatment.