Evaluation of Serum Iron, Ferritin, Zinc and Folic Acid Levels in Female Patients with Diffuse Hair Loss

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-79
Author(s):  
Yeşim AKPINAR KARA
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Serum Iron ◽  
Female Patients

Serum Iron profile in Female patients of Melasma-A case control study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iram Qazi ◽  
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Naina Kala Dogra ◽  
Devraj Dogra ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Serum Iron ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Iron Profile ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Hair Loss After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Zhang ◽  
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Meiling Fan ◽  
Cunchuan Wang ◽  
Kamal Mahawar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Folic Acid ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Younger Women ◽  
Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery

Abstract Background Hair loss is a common complication after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). There is a lack of published systematic review in the scientific literature on this topic. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on hair loss after MBS in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Methods PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and four Chinese databases were searched. Data were pooled using Review Manager 5.3 and Stata 12.0, and subgroups were performed if necessary and feasible. Results A total of 18 studies (n = 2538) were included. The pooled results showed that the incidence of hair loss after MBS was 57% (95% CI 42–71%). It decreased with longer follow-up times. Hair loss was significantly more common in younger (mean difference (MD), − 2.45; 95% CI, − 4.26 to − 0.64; p = 0.008) women (OR, 3.87; 95% CI, 0.59 to 17.59; p = 0.08). Serum zinc (standardized mean difference (SMD), − 1.13; 95% CI, − 2.27 to 0.01, p = 0.05), folic acid (SMD = − 0.88, 95% CI − 1.29 to − 0.46, p < 0.0001), and ferritin levels (SMD, − 0.22; 95% CI, − 0.38 to − 0.05; p = 0.01), but not serum iron and vitamin B12, were associated with hair loss following MBS. Conclusions Hair loss is common after MBS especially in younger women, and those with low serum levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin. Prospective studies on larger cohorts are needed.

scholarly journals Alopecia After Switch to Tenofovir Alafenamide in 6 African American Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Said El Zein ◽  
Hussam Tabaja ◽  
Amjad Kanj ◽  
Deborah Richmond ◽  
Jennifer Veltman
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Potential Adverse Effect ◽  
African American Female ◽  
American Women ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Tenofovir Alafenamide

Abstract No cases of tenofovir alafenamide (TAF)–induced alopecia have been reported in the literature. We describe 6 cases of hair loss in African American female patients after switching to TAF and aim to raise awareness about this potential adverse effect of TAF, which could predominate in certain patient populations.

scholarly journals The Level of Zinc is Increasing, while the Serum Folat Level is Decreasing, after Multi-Micronutrient Supplementation in Pregnant Woman

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noroyono Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Serum Iron ◽  
Acid Level ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Zinc Level ◽  
Normal Serum ◽  
Micronutrient Supplementation ◽  
Folic Acid Level ◽  
Serum Folic Acid Level ◽  
Serum Folic Acid

Objective: To measure the changes of serum iron, folic acid, zinc and selenium level on pregnant woman after multi-micronutrient supplementation. Method: First trimester pregnant woman whom attended Maternal- Fetal Policlinic at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from July 2011 till October 2011 was considered into the study. The intervention was consumption of multi-micronutrient tablet once a day for three months period. The outcomes were the measurements of serum level of iron, folic acid, zinc and selenium before and after supplementation. We used paired T Test and Wilcoxon test for statistical analysis. Results: Twenty-eight pregnant women in their first trimester participated in the study. The micronutrient serum level was measured before and after supplementation during the time period. Before supplementation, serum iron and zinc level were below normal. Serum selenium level was normal with higher than normal serum folic acid level. After supplementation, serum zinc level was found to be below normal. Both level of serum iron and selenium increased to normal. Serum folic level was higher than normal. We found a decrease in serum zinc level with an increase in serum folic acid level that was statistically significant (p 0.009; p 0.003 respectively). We also found a slight decrease of serum iron level and an increase of serum selenium level that were not statistically significant (p 0.295; p 0.333). Conclusion: There is a decreased level of serum zinc with an increase in serum folic acid level after multi-micronutrient supplementation. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2012; 36-4: 171-5] Keywords: multi-micronutrient, supplementation

scholarly journals Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content as a Best Indicator of Iron Deficiency in Female Patients with Diffuse Non-Scarring Hair Loss

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 1359-1362
Author(s):  
Zahraa Jasim ◽  
Hayder Aledan
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Serum Ferritin ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Laboratory Parameter ◽  
Hemoglobin Content ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Deficiency State ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content ◽  
Low Serum

Background and objective: Iron deficiency is a well-documented cause of diffuse non-scarring hair loss. We aimed to find the best representative laboratory parameter for iron deficiency. Methods:This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted on 51 female patients with diffuse non-scarring hair loss and iron deficiency state. Iron deficiency was diagnosed as serum ferritin below 30 ng/ml, TSAT below 20% or CHr below 29 pg. Results: Among 51 female patients with diffuse non-scarring hair loss with laboratory proven iron deficiency; low CHrwas reported in 50 (98%) patients, low TSAT was reported in 43 (84.3%) patients, low serum ferritin was reported in 28 (55%). Conclusion:The reticulocyte hemoglobin content (CHr) shows the highest frequency of iron deficiency in patients with diffuse hair loss and iron deficiency state.

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