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Severe Hair Loss, Labs Showed Low Serum Ferritin, Vitamin D. Taking Iron And Vitamin D Supplements. Will It Be Cured?

Hello, I am sushma. I currently live in USA. I am facing severe hair loss problem since 9 moths. I visted two dermatologists they ran some tests and said i have my serum ferritin at 25 and low vitamin D . One dermatologist advice me to use rogaine which i afraid to use since we need to use it lifetime. Still my sheeding is wore so please advice. i am currently taking my iron and vitamin d supplements . will it be cured i am worried..
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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Hello and welcome.

Thanks for your query.

Yes, iron deficiency does lead to hair loss, and correcting it solves the problem in most cases. But, it also depends on the value of your serum ferritin. If it is very low a proper dosage should be prescribed, in order to avoid a delay in bringing it back to normal. Please do not rush this as we would not want it to lead to a toxicity. Be patient, although it takes time, your hair will start growing back soon.

Next, has a full check-up being conducted? One of the most common causes of hair loss in women is relating to a thyroid disorder. If this hasn't been checked, you could request for your thyroid profile to be checked as well. This is in order to rule out other causes leading to hair loss in you.

I hope I have succeeded in answering your questions, you could write back to us anytime for further clarifications.

Best wishes.
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Severe Hair Loss, Labs Showed Low Serum Ferritin, Vitamin D. Taking Iron And Vitamin D Supplements. Will It Be Cured?

Hello and welcome. Thanks for your query. Yes, iron deficiency does lead to hair loss, and correcting it solves the problem in most cases. But, it also depends on the value of your serum ferritin. If it is very low a proper dosage should be prescribed, in order to avoid a delay in bringing it back to normal. Please do not rush this as we would not want it to lead to a toxicity. Be patient, although it takes time, your hair will start growing back soon. Next, has a full check-up being conducted? One of the most common causes of hair loss in women is relating to a thyroid disorder. If this hasn t been checked, you could request for your thyroid profile to be checked as well. This is in order to rule out other causes leading to hair loss in you. I hope I have succeeded in answering your questions, you could write back to us anytime for further clarifications. Best wishes.