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I recently developed alopecia areata. while doing some bloodwork it was noticed my ferritin level were low. how can i fix both these issues? related?
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Unrelated: Alopecia areata is famously untreatable. I have a male physician friend who loves it; he's a fitness buff and likes the clean, smooth body it's given him. Different people adjust in different ways, but looking and feeling good is much more about self-care than hair. Low serum ferritin requires an explanation before you go on iron supplements -- GI bleeding must be ruled out. Best wishes.
Answered 5/31/2016
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