The Relationship between an Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss
With the tremendous popularity and efficiency of Propecia, medical researchers have been turning their attention to understanding the root cause of hair loss. While Propecia blocks DHT very effectively, scientists are still interested in other factors beyond hormones that cause hair loss. Clinical experts in
Dr. Bergfeld, co-founder of the North American Hair Research Society said, “If doctors can understand fully the relationship between iron deficiency and hair loss, then they can help people re-grow hair more effectively. We believe that iron deficiency may be related to many forms of hair loss and that people may need higher levels of iron stores than previously thought to re-grow hair.”
The Cleveland Clinic, before starting a patient on a hair loss treatment program, always screens patients that have hair loss for an iron deficiency. Ferritin, a laboratory test, is sensitive to levels of iron in the body. If an iron deficiency is caught in the early stages, then hair re-growth is much more effective.
Iron supplements can be purchased over-the-counter. Before taking iron supplements, one should talk with their doctor. People with certain medical conditions may not be able to take the supplements. Iron supplements can be taken in conjunction with other hair loss treatments, such as Propecia.
If you are trying to re-grow new hair, ask your doctor to check the iron levels in your body, as well as whether Propecia is right for you. If your iron is low, supplements may help you to re-grow hair. If your iron levels are normal, then you should still consider utilizing Propecia to stop your hair loss right in its tracks.