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Hi.i'm going through frontal hair loss after rebounding..gradually its going back...went to dermatologist.he did blood test..all well..except ferritin level its 15..although its come under the range but he said it should b 40...i'm soooo worried..n gettin
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Take the iron: Did he check for the vitamin d as well as this can lead to hair loss. There are meds to help and surgical procedures. Hopefully replacement of needed vitamins and minerals will help you.
Answered 5/31/2015
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Genetic disposition: This is a natural process that one gets hair loss as one advances in age. However frontal type baldness is mainly determined by the Genetic predisposition. Good thing all the blood work came back normal. Worrying does not bring back the hair, unfortunatly. Eat balanced meal and take Multivitamin, try commercially available hair growth medicine .
Answered 5/31/2015
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