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Hair thinning by extreme dieting resulting in a 40kg loss and low protein consumption over a period of 2 years can reversed? please be realistic
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It can be reversed: It can be reversed by changing your eating habits.But it needs to be done under strict medical care with thorough medical exam and blood and urine test with follow ups and correcting any mineral and/or vitamin deficiency, hormone levels checked and corrected including thyroid so don't waste time and consult a good physician asap.
Answered 10/30/2013
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