Commentary: Iron deficiency and hair loss : Problems with measurement of iron - 24/04/13
Doi : 10.1016/j.jaad.2009.09.054
Dirk M. Elston, MD ⁎ 
Departments of Dermatology and Pathology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
Reprint requests: Dirk M. Elston, MD, Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center, 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822-5206.Abstract |
Iron is involved in many critical physiologic processes within the hair follicle, suggesting that iron deficiency could disrupt hair synthesis. However, studies of iron as a cause of hair loss have produced conflicting results. Some of the discrepancies may relate to limitations of assays for iron deficiency. This commentary discusses the sensitivity and specificity of available tests for iron deficiency and presents practical guidelines for testing and supplementation.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : alopecia, ferritin, hair loss, iron
Abbreviations used : CRP, ESR, RHC, sTfR
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Vol 63 - N° 6
P. 1077-1082 - décembre 2010 Retour au numéro
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