A Rare But Curable Cause of Iron Deficiency Anemia

Wong, Shenq-Jie

doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2017.06.055

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“…Overall, worldwide, particularly among underprivileged women and children, the prevention and effective treatment for iron deficiency anemia remains dreadfully inadequate. Iron-related erythropoietic demands are produced by three variables: tissue oxygenation, erythrocyte turnover and hemorrhage loss of erythrocytes 28 . In the absence of hemorrhage, illness, or altered physical activity, the tissue oxygenation requirements and erythrocyte development usually remain constant throughout adulthood.…”

Section: Iron Deficiencymentioning

confidence: 99%

Role of Iron Deficiency in Chronic Hair Loss

2020

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Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry sufficient oxygen into the tissues of your body. Anemia can make you feel weak and tired. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia, which occurs when there is not enough mineral iron in your body. To generate hemoglobin your body needs iron. If your blood supply doesn't have enough iron, the rest of the body can't get the amount of oxygen it needs.Hair is a fast-proliferating organ with a high blood supply requirement. The length and size of the hair depend on the hair cycle anagen, growth stage. At the center of these systems, however, lies the blood supply in the scalp, the oxygen delivery system, and nutrients that are provided to the subcutaneous blood flowing hair follicles. It is not yet clear what role iron plays in hair loss. This research had the purpose of determining the relationship between iron and hair loss. Iron hair loss deficiency may look like traditional hair loss patterned by males and females. A study published in the Journal of Korean Medical Science found that iron may not only play a role in hair loss, but may also cause hair to fall out in a manner similar to genetic baldness of male and female patterns. The aim of the study is to analyse the role of iron deficiency in chronic hair loss. Most widely cited nutritional causes of hair loss include iron, one of the key micronutrients in metabolism of our body. This review gives a clear knowledge about the different roles played by iron deficiency in the body, specifically its role in chronic hair loss.

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Section: Iron Deficiencymentioning

confidence: 99%