Female Hair Loss from Iron Deficiency?
I am 29 years old and am losing hair. After the shower I can see lot of hair fallen around. In my diet, I dont include iron-rich food. Would it be a possible reason for hair loss? Can you suggest a good diet for preventing hair loss?
Speak to your doctor and have your iron levels measured. This is an important step if you think that you have an iron deficiency, a common occurrence in women. Historically, women needed to eat meat to replace the iron they lose from menstruation which is why iron deficiency is not uncommon in women. A good general diet with red meat may be all that you need if your iron levels are bordering on the low level, otherwise, see you doctor and get his/her recommendation. If you have hair loss, then as I’ve suggested many times in this blog, you need a good examination for miniaturization to get the best diagnosis for cause.
I am a 40 year old woman who was diagnosed with severe anemia about 4 months ago. I was given Ferrous Sulfate pills and my last bloodwork showed I was now withen normal limits. I have noticed in the past several weeks that I am now losing my hair daily. In the past 3 days I filled a sandwich baggy with hair. I am now stressed over the hair loss.
What do you suggest I do to figure out the reason for the hairloss?
Thanks,
My hair started to fall out earlier this year. I went to the doctor who said my iron was deficient. I went on iron pills and in 2 months the hair loss halved and is now normal. My iron levels are now good but I am still waiting for my hair to regrow. I dont know how long my hair was falling out, it wasnt until I had thin patches that I realised what was happening.
i am 21 years old and am losing hair at very fast pace.i had very thick hair just 1 year back and now just half.i’m very depressed about this.i have consulted many docters but all in vain.my hemoglobin level is 12.5.right now i’m taking iron and vitamins pills.please help.