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

March 6, 2018
Asked By:costar1980 in Vancouver, BC

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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March 7, 2018

Answer: TE vs AGA (vs TE + AGA)

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March 7, 2018

Answer: TE vs AGA (vs TE + AGA)

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March 9, 2018

Answer: 36 y/o with ferritin of 9

March 9, 2018

Answer: 36 y/o with ferritin of 9

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