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Is The Amount Of Iron Prescribed For Hair Loss Too Much?

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I am suffering from hair loss at the top of my head (Female 28yrs old), and also mild shedding all over my head. My Trichologist said Is TE and Androgenic Alopecia. My iron levels were 42 (UK levels), and she gave vitamins that contain iron (86mg a day). Isn't that too much iron?
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is a pretty normal daily dose for an iron supplement, if one has depleted iron stores. I suggest you to continue with it at least 4-6 months for Telogen Effluvium related hair fall. Since you also have underlying Androgenetic alopecia, therefore, I suggest you to also take an oral antiandrogen like Finasteride along with Minoxidil topical solution.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
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Is The Amount Of Iron Prescribed For Hair Loss Too Much?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is a pretty normal daily dose for an iron supplement, if one has depleted iron stores. I suggest you to continue with it at least 4-6 months for Telogen Effluvium related hair fall. Since you also have underlying Androgenetic alopecia, therefore, I suggest you to also take an oral antiandrogen like Finasteride along with Minoxidil topical solution. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S.