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I'm wondering is hair fall related to deficiency of iron?

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: Iron defiency may cause anemia, which then can cause fatigue. There are many factors related to hair loss, but iron deficiency is not on that list.

Answered 9/9/2013

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Is my hairloss related with my iron deficiency? Blood test shows 12 units-iron deficienecy. (13-300). Taking iron pills. Pls help very less hair :'(.

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Hair were healthy in april 2013. Afterwards had hairfall due to iron deficiency. Now hair is thin & less growth. What vitamins can I take?

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If hair loss showed huge decrease and also regrowth after increasing iron/protein in diet for a few months, could that mean there was a deficiency?

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I am a 16 year old female teenager who wants to take liquid biotin for natural hair growth, I dont have iron deficiency and I want to know will it help me in hair growth and whats the recommended amount to take?

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Is the hair loss from iron deficiency reversible. Can new hair grow back once i get my iron levels to normal?

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