October 2025 in “Лечащий врач” Iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy can cause serious health issues for both mother and baby.
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October 2021 in “Medicine” Exercising women should be screened for anemia due to its prevalence and impact on performance.
Low vitamin C caused bleeding and corkscrew hair, resolved with vitamin C treatment.
August 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” The conclusion is that examining the scalp closely and checking for iron levels and thyroid issues is key to understanding chronic hair loss in women.
January 2018 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” High-dose intravenous iron therapy doesn't interfere with treatment improvements in IBD patients with iron deficiency anemia.
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency is common in women regardless of hair loss, and treating it does not usually reverse hair loss.
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March 2019 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low iron levels may be linked to hair loss in non-menopausal women.
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October 2012 in “PubMed” Most women in the study lost hair due to stress, fever, childbirth, surgery, or thyroid issues, with low hemoglobin levels also common.
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September 1994 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Localized trichorrhexis nodosa is a hair condition where hair becomes fragile and breaks easily due to damage.
January 2026 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” High-dose IV iron is safe and effective for treating anaemia in IBD patients.
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October 2019 in “British journal of haematology” Early detection and treatment of iron deficiency in pregnancy are crucial for maternal and infant health.
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Iron infusions can help improve hair loss in patients who can't take oral iron supplements.
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August 2016 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” A woman with anorexia improved significantly after being treated for scurvy with vitamin C, despite not showing typical scurvy symptoms.
Screening for iron levels in patients with hair loss may help find a genetic iron overload condition early.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron and vitamin B12 levels are common in women with chronic hair loss, while low vitamin D is less common.
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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.
September 2025 in “Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences” Many first-trimester pregnant women in Mysore have anemia and iron deficiency, needing better care and interventions.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Low iron levels may be linked to hair loss in women.
September 2017 in “Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān” Androgenetic alopecia is a long-term, immune-related disorder that starts during puberty due to androgen secretion, and it might be improved with iron tablets, platelet transfusion, and anti-inflammation therapy.
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June 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.
Single-dose parenteral iron is safe and effective for children with inflammatory bowel disease and iron-deficiency anemia.
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June 2006 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” A 16-year-old boy had pernicious anemia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and later developed alopecia areata.
Reducing iron levels didn't improve heart health or metabolism in women with certain ovarian issues.
December 2009 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.
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July 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Iron deficiency anemia may contribute to hair loss in women with Telogen effluvium.
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February 2013 in “Bangladesh Journal of Medicine” Low iron levels are linked to hair loss in women.
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November 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.
January 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Diffuse hair loss in women is often linked to anemia, thyroid issues, and conditions like polycystic ovarian disease.
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Iron supplements can restore normal hair color in cases of premature graying linked to iron deficiency.