I have found out that my Ferritin, Iron Storage, and vitamin D levels were way below average. Over the past 5 months my lashes have fallen out, but now that im taking iron supplements they have stopped shedding. My question is how long will it take for them to start growing back? I believe the shedding was telogen effluvium as my lashes would keep shedding but then grow back as lighter hairs. Please tell me they will go back to normal once my levels are back to normal!
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You won't necessarily lose at a faster rate, but you will lose your results and it will go back to the pattern of loss. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive op...
Minoxidil is a standard treatment drug for use in female hair loss. This is difficult to treat as I have written below. You need to work out your treatment plan with a doctor, not over the internet
Sure, conjugated estrogen can trigger hair shedding a few weeks after starting. It does not happen in everyone but it's a recognized side effect. Shedding may subside (over time) in some users.
