Dry and Damaged Hair and Skin
A dry and damaged hair is a significant sign of anemia, especially those that are due to iron deficiency. Anemia due to iron deficiency causes a lower level of hemoglobin in the blood, which may lower the amount of oxygen available to cells causing hair growth [6].
When the skin and the hair don’t get enough oxygen, they may appear dry and damaged. Note that it’s quite normal to observe hair falling every day, but losing more than normal amounts may be due to iron deficiency.
Conclusion
If you observe any signs of anemia, ensure that you speak to your doctor. Standard treatment procedures for the condition include pain relievers, oxygen, and oral and intravenous fluids to lessen the pain and avoid severe complications.
References:
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26314490
[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23494945/
[3] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23537975/
[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6801325/
[5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3999603/
[6] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4828511/