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Hair loss can be due to your genes or other factors like your diet. Iron deficiency may cause hair loss. Know the connection and the foods rich in iron.<\/p>\n

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Hair loss can be temporary or permanent, and it may happen due to various factors, including genetics, hormonal changes, ageing, stress or health conditions like thyroid problems. Nutritional deficiencies can also lead to hair loss. While protein is a must for your skin and hair health, you also need iron for strong tresses. If your body does not get enough iron, it may make you lose hair! Women may have to worry more due to important phases of life such as menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth and even menopause, which can deplete iron levels. Find out how iron deficiency can cause hair loss, and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n

How can iron deficiency cause hair loss?<\/h2>\n

Iron deficiency<\/a> is one of the causes of temporary hair loss, according to the UK\u2019s National Health Service<\/a>. \u201cIt is a common cause of hair loss because iron plays an important role in the production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to multiple cells, including hair follicles,\u201d says aesthetic physician and cosmetologist Dr Karuna Malhotra<\/a>. Hemoglobin ensures that hair follicles receive enough oxygen to stimulate healthy hair growth. \u201cWhen iron levels are too low, oxygen supply reduces, and hair follicles struggle to produce new hair. This leads to noticeable shedding,\u201d says the expert.<\/p>\n

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In particular, telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss associated with iron deficiency. It causes hair follicles to prematurely enter the telogen phase, leading to shedding. While telogen effluvium is usually temporary, if untreated, chronic iron deficiency may lead to more significant, longer-lasting hair loss.<\/p>\n

Who is at risk for iron deficiency-related hair loss?<\/h2>\n

Iron deficiency can be a factor of developing or worsening female pattern hair loss, especially in premenopausal women, as per research published in the Journal Of Korean Medical Science<\/a> in 2013.<\/p>\n

There are more people susceptible to iron deficiency and, consequently, hair loss. The list includes:<\/p>\n