Kavita Reddy Kavita Reddy Asked 5 months ago

What deficiency causes hair loss?

I've been experiencing a lot of hair fall recently, more than usual. I eat well, but I'm worried it might be a nutritional issue. What deficiency commonly causes hair loss?

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Hair loss can be a real bummer! 😔 It's often linked to deficiencies in iron, Vitamin D, Zinc, and sometimes Biotin (Vitamin B7). Make sure your diet is balanced, and maybe get some blood tests done if it's bothering you! ✨

Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, hair loss is super common, especially with stress and all. Actually, it can be caused by deficiencies in like, Iron, Vitamin D, or Zinc. Also, B vitamins are important. Best to check with a doc though, sometimes it's more than just deficiency.

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Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Oh, hair loss! Sometimes it's from not eating enough good stuff. Iron deficiency is a big one, so load up on spinach and dates! Vitamin D and Zinc also play a role. Maybe I should swap that extra pakora for some healthy nuts, haha! But really, diet matters.

Arvind Kumar Arvind Kumar Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Hair loss can indeed be a sign of underlying deficiencies, commonly iron, Vitamin D, and zinc. High blood pressure also sometimes makes you worry more, which can indirectly affect hair. Best to get a full check-up, including blood tests, to pinpoint the exact cause and get appropriate advice from your doctor.

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Radhika Puri Radhika Puri Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I've heard that iron deficiency can cause hair loss? Is that true? And what about Vitamin D? I'm trying to figure out why my hair is falling out more than usual. Should I get a blood test?

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