Question 1

can iron deficiency anemia causes acne?

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See below: Iron deficiency does not cause acne.
For home remedies for Acne visit this site:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-vulgaris-home-treatment
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 2

what may cause iron deficiency?!

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Bleeding/poor intake: The most common cause is bleeding, which could be "normal" like a woman with periods or abnormal bleeding as in the GI tract.  That could be from gastritis, ulcers, abnormal blood vessels, diverticuli (small pockets in the  intestines), or tumors (benign or malignant).  Also very low iron in the diet (no red meat or green leafy vegetables) or failure to absorb iron from the GI tract can do it.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of iron deficiency?

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Iron deficiency anem: Anemia makes you tired and pale. Some get lightheaded, or have chest pain or shortness of breath. Iron deficiency can cause "pica" (craving something above and beyond needing it for food). The most common symptom is munching ice. Other people crave starch, chalk, dirt, or other unusual substances. It's important that iron-deficient people see an md so dangerous things like GI cancer are ruled out.

Question 4

how to determine if i have iron deficiency?

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Symptoms of anemia : Anemia is a common result and patients feel weak due to it. The confirmation requires blood tests to measure the hemoglobin and  iron levels in order to check the iron stores in the body. There are well know tests to make a diagnosis of iron deficiency, which your doctor can run.

Question 5

what should i eat if i have an iron deficiency?

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Meats, Green Veggies: Iron rich foods include meats, poultry, fish, green vegetables, oatmeal, and beans. Vitamin c (found in citrus like oranges) increases iron absorption.  There is a nice explanation of the two types of iron found in food and a list of iron rich foods at http://www.Redcrossblood.Org/learn-about-blood/health-and-wellness/iron-rich-foods.

Question 6

what are typical signs of iron deficiency and b-12 ?

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Anemia: Amenia, or low blood count might be caused by iron deficiency or vitamin B12 deficiency. The appearance of the red blood cell will distinguish the two condition.

Question 7

are these levels normal for iron deficiency? is supplementing helping?

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: You did not provide any information (levels) with your posted question. None of your posts on this site are ever linked. So, if you were attempting to add it as a follow-up to some other question it doesn't work that way. Each posted question must have all related information. You are welcome to start over.

Question 8

is hairloss a result of an iron deficiency?

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Not likely: Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. 
Wish you good health!

Question 9

iron deficiency for babies what is its effect?

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See below:: Iron is necessary to make red blood cells, as well as for normal growth and development. Iron deficiency in infancy may be associated with developmental delays or behavioral problems.A full-term infant born from a healthy mother will have enough iron to support growth and development until four to six months of age. After that, iron needs to be absorbed through the diet.

Question 10

what makes a case of anaemia 'iron deficiency' anaemia?

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You are low on iron: Iron is a very important mineral the body uses to make new red blood cells. If you are anemic, it means you are short of red blood cells. You either lost them due to bleeding, you are destroying them too fast (like sickle cell), or you can't make new ones fast enough to keep up with your needs. Whatever the reason, you need the iron (ferrous) to make new ones.

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