10 Iron Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Dry, Damaged, Brittle Hair and Nails
Iron deficiency, especially a long-term deficiency which is left untreated, can lead to dry and damaged skin and hair, as well as brittle hair and nails. The skin, hair, and nails require oxygen for proper functioning, so when they are not getting the necessary amount of oxygen needed, they will become damaged.
Hair follicles, for example, will become fragile and break, even leading to hair loss.
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