<s>[INST] Hi there, I have been suffering from hair loss for a long term,but it was fine till last year ago I have noticed bald patches(it is not alopecia,but you can see my skin) just behind my both eyes.i had my blood test done.my iron level was a bit lower than normal,so doctor prescribed me iron supplements which I ve been taking for more than half a year.quite recently I had my blood test,my iron level was normal,but doctor recommended me to take it for another 3 moths just to booth my hair growth.however,I haven t noticed any improvement,I would say even bigger bald patches.by the way,my thyroid is fine,my diet is healthy,I do not stress too much.i am wondering, shall I carry on taking iron,or I can take other supplements like biotin,magnesium,zinc,calcium,selenium,which I have been taking before I got prescribed iron?i would like to get steroid injection into my scalp,but my doctor do not refer me to see dermatologist...maybe i am lack of certain minerals,but I do not know where to go to check it. could u please help me telling what shall i do? Kindly, Dove [/INST] Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of hairfall, my treatment advice is - 1. Use a good herbal hair oil and shampoo for routine use. 2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk. 3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. </s>