I was recently cured of chickenpox. My blood test report shows a very low serum ferritin level of 15. Sometimes I notice blood in my stool. I am also experiencing a lot of hair fall, and rashes appear on my skin daily. When I take Livogen to improve my serum ferritin, it causes skin rashes, so I am unable to improve my ferritin levels. Kindly guide me on what I should do.

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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15+ Yrs

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Serum ferritin of 15 is very low and can cause fatigue and hair fall. Since Livogen causes rashes, switch to a gentler iron formulation like Ferric Carboxymaltose (after consulting). You should repeat Iron studies, CBC, and Stool occult blood to rule out chronic blood loss. Definitely take the lab tests to plan treatment.

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Take a Iron Studies Test Test or Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test

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Answered 16/09/2025

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