I have been experiencing hair loss for the past few months. Which vitamin deficiencies should I test for? Does a standard blood vitamin profile cover all the important vitamins related to hair health?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Hair loss can occur due to low Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Ferritin (iron stores), and sometimes Zinc deficiency. You can do a Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Serum Ferritin, and Zinc test to check for deficiencies linked to hair loss. A general blood vitamin profile may not cover all these specifically, so it is better to test these targeted vitamins and minerals for hair health.

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Take a Vitamin D Test Test or Take a Vitamin B12 Test Test

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Answered 12/09/2025

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