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research Effect of Zinc, Iron, Ferritin, Vitamin B12 and thyroid function on hair Loss in Iraq Women
Low levels of vitamin B12, iron, ferritin, and zinc are linked to hair loss in Iraqi women.
research An analytical study of serum ferritin, vitamin D, and thyroid function in females with diffuse hair loss
Women with diffuse hair loss often have lower iron and vitamin D levels, but their thyroid function is typically normal.
research Thyroid Functions in Patients with Diffuse Hair Loss
Diffuse hair loss in women is often linked to thyroid problems.
research A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study Evaluating Haemoglobin, Iron Profile and Thyroid Function Tests in Women with Telogen Effluvium, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata
Iron profile tests are recommended for women with hair loss, as haemoglobin levels alone are not reliable.
research Quantitative Analysis of Selected Circulating Hematological Biomarkers, Essential Minerals, Vitamins, and Thyroid Hormones in Females Affected by Hair Loss
Women with hair loss often have deficiencies in iron, vitamins, minerals, and lower thyroid function, suggesting the need for nutritional and hormonal treatment.
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5 / 584 resultscommunity Does anyone think their hair loss is thyroid related?
Hair loss may be linked to thyroid issues, with some individuals noticing changes in hair texture when taking substances affecting the thyroid. Treatments mentioned include a topical mix of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with microneedling.
community Female with hair loss - turns out it’s been thyroid cancer
A woman with hair loss discovered she has thyroid cancer, which was found during an MRI and confirmed with an ultrasound. She advises others with symptoms to see a doctor and shares that her cancer was detected after her dog sniffed her neck and she experienced neck pain.
community Hair loss at age 23... Thyroid t4 value of 0.8
A 23-year-old is experiencing hair loss, primarily at the top middle of the head, and is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Other users share their positive experiences with finasteride, suggesting it is worth trying, while also discussing the importance of researching and monitoring for any side effects.
community 25F and have been losing my hair for 10 years. Been to doctors, no issues with thyroid or hormones. No history of hair loss in my family. Wtf do I do?
A 25-year-old woman has been losing hair for 10 years despite normal thyroid, hormone levels, and B12 supplementation. She has used Minoxidil with limited success and is considering hair transplants, Propecia, or shaving her head and wearing wigs.
community been on fin for 12 months , minoxidil for 4 yrs, normal vitamin and thyroid, still losing hair, i saw a stop in hairloss when i started fin for about 5 months & after that im losing hair for 7 months??what now?
The conversation is about a person who has been using finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil for 4 years, but is still experiencing hair loss. They are considering trying oral minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, and azelaic acid as potential treatments.