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Iron Deficiency (Hair fall low density)

2026-10-30 12:41:49
Having hair fall, no pattern baldness, only the density is decreasing. Should I take Iron, if yes then what is the dosage and time period before a follow up test? And what salt? Chelated? Please tell me medicine name or exact dosage in mg with time period. Also, daily or alternate days? Thank you. Serum iron 63 TIBC 367.8 Transferrin saturation 17.13 Zinc 86 Ferritin 41.8 B12 290 Vitamin D 33.96 HB 13.6 DHT 501.68 pg/ml
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Your levels are within normal ranges, so I would not recommend starting iron supplements without confirming iron deficiency. Please book a consultation to evaluate the hair fall, review your reports and identify the cause before deciding on supplementation.

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app

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Do consult

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you

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Hello, Take Balanced diet. For diet details and ePrescription consult by practo app. Thanks.

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Consult Dermatologist

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Your numbers point to borderline iron deficiency without anemia: your iron and transferrin saturation sit on the low side even though ferritin and haemoglobin are still in range. Hair thinning with density loss rather than patches fits this pattern, and your DHT level adds a hormonal angle on top, which is common in this kind of thinning.
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Iron replacement, the right salt, and the dosing need to be chosen by your doctor based on your full picture, since the wrong form or dose can upset your stomach or push iron too high. A dermatologist can also judge whether a DHT focused approach is worth adding.
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Don't start iron tablets on your own. Please consult your physician or dermatologist to plan the dose and the follow up test timing properly.

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