Is it recommened to use Minoxidil for hair loss caused by Iron Deficiency anemia ?

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I ve been losing hair for couple years.Recently I discovered the reason. I am not bald but it's very thin and I can see clearly my scalp skin when I move my finger through my hair especially in the crown area and the sides. The dermatologist gived me minoxidil 2% to apply twice a day.for two months. -will my hair fall out when I stop the minoxidil after 2 months using it? -will my hair Stop falling and start to regrow again Like it used to be when I cure my anemia? Thank you so much.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If your hair loss is truly from iron deficiency anemia then you should treat the cause.  Minoxidil will not cure hair loss.  It only works as long as you keep using it.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you have a internal issue causing hair loss, that is what needs to be treated to ensure proper regrowth of your hair.  Injections such as prp and progesterone can help enhance the improvement.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

If your hair loss is truly from iron deficiency, you need to correct your iron levels.Iron deficiency is complex. Without seeing your scalp, and knowing all your history, I can't say if this is related or not. Keep in mind it might not be related in which case correcting your iron won't help your hair that much.In short, this is a complex story and one can't offer advice without the complete story. If your hair loss was 100 % from iron deficiency you don't need minxodil and no - your hair won't fall out once you stop minoxidil.Is it likely your hair loss is 100 % from iron deficiency anemia? No. but it could be contributory.You might be interested in an article on iron and hair loss we wrote in 2010:Iron deficiency and diffuse nonscarring scalp alopecia in women: more pieces to the puzzle. St Pierre SA, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010. JAAD.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you are Iron deficient as many women may be, then you must treat the deficiency first. Speak to your doctor about your hair loss as answering this question blindly without knowing much about you, is not good for either of us

Is it recommened to use Minoxidil for hair loss caused by Iron Deficiency anemia ?

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