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Suffering from pcos and ferritin is 17.8 and I face hair fall so problematic ... is it reversible and growth is possible
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send more photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 .
●𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰
●𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 1.5 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳.
●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
●𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Surat
Yes specific treatment available for better outcomes
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed prescription
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Dr. Hemangini Patel
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with a dermatologist for further management
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Vishavjot
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Mohali
Book an online appointment
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Dr. Peerzada Ashraf
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Srinagar
S ferritin is low, take iron supplements
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Dr. Rekhit Gupta
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Sirsa
Book online appointment for Dermatology consultation
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluation and treatment planning.
Kindly schedule an online consultation with a dermatologist for a comprehensive assessment, prescription, and further guidance.”
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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance
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Dr. Hetal Pathak
Cosmetologist
3 yrs exp
Vadodara
Hello,
Yes, at 25 years of age, this hair loss is definitely REVERSIBLE, and healthy regrowth is completely possible!
Looking at your photos and history, your hair follicles are facing a double challenge right now:
1. Low Ferritin (17.8 ng/mL):
Even though a lab may call 17.8 "normal range", science clearly shows that for active hair regrowth, your Serum Ferritin (stored iron) MUST be above 50–70 ng/mL. At 17.8, your hair roots simply do not have enough cellular fuel to grow thick hair.
2. PCOS Factor:
PCOS causes hormonal sensitivity (DHT effect) on scalp hair roots, which leads to gradual thinning and widening of the center parting line.
Good News:
Your hair roots are not dead; they are simply dormant and miniaturized. Once we correct these two root causes, regrowth starts naturally.
Immediate Steps You Should Take:
• Internal Ferritin Correction: Consult a doctor to start an easily absorbable iron formulation combined with Vitamin C (avoid random OTC iron without guidance to prevent stomach upset).
• Natural DHT Control: Add 1 spoon of roasted pumpkin seeds daily to your diet. They act as a natural blocker against hair-thinning hormones.
• Daily Habit: Do not comb wet hair, avoid tight hairstyles, and reduce refined sugar/junk food which spikes PCOS hormones.
Please share your complete reports (CBC, Thyroid, Vitamin D3) in a detailed consultation so we can prescribe a targeted iron-restoration and follicular regrowth protocol tailored to your PCOS.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Low ferritin at 17.8 and PCOS are both well-known, common causes of hair thinning, so this combination explains a lot of what the photos show. Hair fall from these two causes is usually reversible once both are properly treated.
Next Steps
Ask your gynaecologist about iron supplementation to raise your ferritin, and get your thyroid and androgen levels checked if that hasn't been done, since those also affect PCOS-related hair fall. Regrowth typically takes several months once the underlying levels improve.
Health Tips
Don't start iron tablets on your own, since too much iron causes its own problems. Let your doctor decide the right dose and duration.
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