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Is a ferritin level of 9 dangerously low? i am 2 years postpartum and losing hair more rapidly than ever before. could the low ferritin be the cause?
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Low iron: Your level of ferritin indicates that you have low iron storage. I recommend start taking iron supplement. Low iron level would cause hair loss or thinning of hair.
Answered 2/21/2015
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