Background The iron content of an adult is about 3 to 4 g. In women, the value is somewhat lower than in men. About two-thirds is bound to heme as so-called functional iron, is present in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and in enzymes, and is essential for oxygen supply and metabolism. One-third is found in the iron … Iron Deficiency Causes and Treatment
Symptoms Increasing diffuse thinning of the hair occurs in the area of the middle parting. In this case, unlike androgenetic alopecia in men, not all hair is lost, but the scalp becomes visible over time. Often, a densely hairy strip remains frontally above the forehead. Dense hair is also still found on the sides and … Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Symptoms Hereditary hair loss in men begins at the temples (“receding hairline”) and continues to the crown and back of the head, with progressive thinning and the typical M-shaped pattern. Over time, all that may remain of the once lush head of hair is a bald spot and a crown of hair. Unlike telogen effluvium, … Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Symptoms Telogen effluvium is a non-scarring, diffuse hair loss that occurs suddenly. More hairs than usual fall out all over the scalp hair. They are easily pulled out and left behind when brushing, showering or on the pillow. “Telogen” refers to the resting phase of the hair cycle, “effluvium” means increased hair loss see also … Telogen Effluvium
Symptoms During the first 3-6 months of life, the infant’s hair begins to fall out diffusely. Causes Underlying this is a condition known as telogen effluvium: the hairs synchronously enter the resting phase after birth, at the end of which (3-6 months) they fall out. Diagnosis Other causes, such as intoxication or circular hair loss, … Hair Loss in Infants
Hair anatomy and physiology Hairs are horny filaments formed by test tube-shaped invaginations of the epidermis. The portion protruding obliquely from the skin is called the hair shaft. Inserted into the skin and extending to the subcutis is the so-called hair follicle. The hair also includes the sebaceous glands, which open into the hair funnel, … Hair Anatomy and Physiology
