Aamodt St. Pierre, Stephanie2009-05-042009-05-042009-05-04https://hdl.handle.net/11299/49587The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Iron deficiency in women is common and has several causes. Hair loss in women may be associated with iron deficiency. One double-blind study showed some evidence of improvement in non-scarring scalp hair loss, specifically with chronic telogen effluvium, in iron deficient women using oral iron replacement. Additional research is needed to solidify this association.en-UShair lossalopeciatelogen effluviumiron deficiencywomenThere is Some Evidence that Scalp Hair Loss in Women with Iron Deficiency Can Be Improved With Oral Iron TherapyOther