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36 year old female hair loss, would iron supplements help or should I go down the Rogaine route? (photos)

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I have a ferritin level of 9, normal haemoglobin and currently normal TSH levels (although I am on I have a ferritin level of 9, normal haemoglobin and currently normal TSH levels (although I am on synthroid for hypothyroidism). I have diffuse hair loss and I have had two dermatologist consults and neither were conclusive as to whether or not it is TE or FPHL. Would iron supplements help or should I go down the rogaine route?

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