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title: "Can iron deficiency cause hair loss? Key facts"
description: "Can iron deficiency cause hair loss? Yes. Low iron can contribute to shedding, especially telogen effluvium. Labs can help guide next steps."
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# Can iron deficiency cause hair loss? Key facts

> Can iron deficiency cause hair loss? Yes. Low iron can contribute to shedding, especially telogen effluvium. Labs can help guide next steps.

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