Whenever I comb or wash my hair, large amounts of hair come out. I did some tests recently, and the results are: Vitamin D: 29.52 ng/mL (low) Serum ferritin: 29.70 ng/mL Hemoglobin: 13.4 g/dL TSH: 1.074 microIU/mL What could be causing this hair loss, and what should I do to manage it?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Your vitamin D and ferritin levels are borderline low, which can cause excessive hair fall. TSH and Hb are normal, so thyroid and anemia are ruled out. Hair fall improves when ferritin more than 70 ng/mL and vitamin D more than 50 ng/mL. Take vitamin D3 weekly and iron rich foods or supplements.

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Take a Vitamin D Test Test or Take a Ferritin Test Test

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Answered 09/09/2025

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