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September 2021 in “Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal” Reticulocyte hemoglobin content is the best indicator of iron deficiency in women with diffuse non-scarring hair loss.
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April 2026 in “Global Journal of Health Science” Micronutrient deficiencies are common in hypothyroidism-related hair loss, so monitoring these nutrients may help manage hair health.
April 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Premature graying of hair is more common in males and linked to family history, smoking, hair plucking, and low levels of certain vitamins and minerals.
October 2024 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Trichoscopy can help diagnose Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, and ferritin deficiencies without blood tests.
April 2023 in “Tikrit Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Deferasirox effectively reduces iron overload in ß-thalassemia patients but may cause some manageable side effects.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Iron deficiency is linked to hair loss in adolescents, especially females, in northern Sudan.
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May 2017 in “PLOS ONE” Men and premenopausal women in Korea show different patterns in iron and vitamin D levels, with no clear pattern for postmenopausal women.
August 2023 in “Tzu Chi Medical Journal” Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
April 2018 in “Recent advances in pathology and laboratory medicine” Iron deficiency may cause hair loss, but more research is needed.
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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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” The balance of thiol-disulfide in women with hair loss is affected but not damaged.
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September 2020 in “University of Thi-Qar Journal of Medicine” Low iron and vitamin D3 levels might be major causes of hair loss in Iraqi women.
Nutritional deficiencies can cause hair loss, but it can be reversed with a normal diet and less stress.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most women in the study lost hair due to chronic shedding, with stress and nutrient deficiencies being common factors.
December 2025 in “Репродуктивное здоровье Восточная Европа” Magnesium and iron deficiencies may cause menstrual cycle disorders.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Hair loss in adult females in Makkah is often linked to iron-deficiency anemia and thyroid issues.
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January 2026 in “International Journal of Nutrology” Hair loss is common after bariatric surgery, especially vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and is linked to emotional distress.
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Genetics and nutritional deficiencies are key factors in premature graying of hair.
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