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Does Iron Tablets Prevent Loss Of Hair/eyelashes?
Hello, My names Fareeha (16, female) and my hair has been falling out dramatically on my scalp and my eyelashes too. My hair feels weaker and gets tangled really easily. This has been going on for 2 years and i started taking iron tablets because i found out that i have iron deficiency after a blood test. My eyelashes started to fall out a lot today and withing one minute i counted 11. I started taking the tablets four days ago. Will my hair fall stop and will my eyelashes and scalp hair grow back? My crown feels really painful too and i m worried about that :/
Wed, 21 Sep 2016
Hi Fareeha and welcome to HCM
As you rightly mentioned, low iron and vitamin deficiencies can affect hair growth and cause it to fall. If your health is poor then your hair growth will also be affected.
Other causes to consider are hormonal(thyroid etc), any lifestyle or residence change, stress, any history of recent illness like typhoid, any chemical procedures,straightening , etc.
These causes need to be considered and treated as they affect hair growth.
For now continue the Iron regularly and also add a biotin 10mg supplement daily at least for 2-3 months.Apply a hair growth serum at night like Recute.
It takes time to see results
Use a mild shampoo 2-3 times a week.
Do consult a dermatologist as well, to assess your improvement and further treatment.
Avoid any chemical procedures, ironing, straightening etc.
It is also important to eat a healthy diet and get adequate rest, avoid stress.
ope this helps.
As you rightly mentioned, low iron and vitamin deficiencies can affect hair growth and cause it to fall. If your health is poor then your hair growth will also be affected.
Other causes to consider are hormonal(thyroid etc), any lifestyle or residence change, stress, any history of recent illness like typhoid, any chemical procedures,straightening , etc.
These causes need to be considered and treated as they affect hair growth.
For now continue the Iron regularly and also add a biotin 10mg supplement daily at least for 2-3 months.Apply a hair growth serum at night like Recute.
It takes time to see results
Use a mild shampoo 2-3 times a week.
Do consult a dermatologist as well, to assess your improvement and further treatment.
Avoid any chemical procedures, ironing, straightening etc.
It is also important to eat a healthy diet and get adequate rest, avoid stress.
ope this helps.
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