Iron deficiency linked to hair lossSerum Ferritin Levels amongst Individuals with Androgenetic Alopecia in Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
We explored the link between serum ferritin levels and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) among individuals at a dermatology clinic in Nigeria. Our study included 114 participants, divided evenly between those with AGA and healthy individuals. We found that people with AGA had significantly lower serum ferritin levels, suggesting that iron deficiency may impact hair growth. However, while low iron might play a role, genetic factors also contribute to AGA.
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There was a latent iron deficiency with a ferritin level of 3, leading to fatigue, lack of strength, and hair loss in patches. I followed the doctor’s regimen with B12 and vitamin C for 6 weeks, taking 50 mg each morning. My ferritin increased to 25, I regained strength, blood parameters improved, and the areas of hair loss began to heal. At first, I took 90 mg, which caused loose stools, so I reduced it to 45 mg, which resolved the issue. The drug helped significantly.