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Medical Hair Encyclopedia<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

Dermatological pathologies and evidence-based clinical guidelines at international standards.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Anemia (Iron \/ Ferritin Deficiency) and Hair Loss<\/h1>\r\n
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Prepared by:<\/strong> Dr. Muhammet \u00d6zgehan | Turkish Hair and Scalp Diseases Association<\/p>\r\n

This guide has been compiled by Dr. Muhammet \u00d6zgehan in light of current literature.<\/em><\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Figure: Implications of depleted iron and ferritin stores on hair follicle oxygenation and cycling.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Cellular Oxygenation and Hair Matrix Dynamics<\/h3>\r\n

Iron and ferritin are vital cofactors for the rapidly dividing cells of hair follicles, as they are throughout the body. As highlighted in the visual above, the depletion of iron stores and anemic conditions reduce the amount of oxygen transported to hair roots, paving the way for prolonged telogen phase and diffuse hair loss. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Why Do Iron and Ferritin Deficiencies Affect Hair?<\/h4>\r\n

When iron levels in the body decrease, the rapidly dividing cells in hair follicles do not receive sufficient oxygen and nutrients. Ferritin indicates the body's iron stores; when ferritin levels drop, hair roots weaken, and the growth cycle is negatively affected. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

What Are the Symptoms?<\/h4>\r\n