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How Does One Treat Hair Loss And Could Iron Be A Reason For It?

Posted on Thu, 20 Jun 2024

Question: hello dr. i have am going through hair loss. is iron is the reason. how to treat it

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hair loss may be due to low ferritin, dandruff etc.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The blood report shows low iron value. Low iron may be the cause of hair loss, however, I suggest you to get ferritin. Ferritin levels low than 40 ng/mL is known to cause hair fall. However, there are many other causes of hair loss like deficient nutrition, dryness of scalp etc. I suggest you get ferritin levels and also consult a dermatologist.

Thanks and take care.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (30 minutes later)

which iron supplimrnt i shd take

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Iron supplements may be started after getting serum ferritin levels done.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I suggest you to get serum ferritin levels and consult a physician before starting any iron supplements. Mild deficiency of iron, as in your case with normal ferritin levels may not require supplements and may be corrected by dietary supplements. Thus, I suggest you to get ferritin levels first.

Thanks and take care.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng