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Hi! i am 23 age female, by birth i am having very thin & short hairs, but its not heredity. what can be done to grow my hair both in lengh & density?
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Hard to do : It is almost impossible to thicken or lengthen one's hair. Taking biotin orally and/or gelatin may help. Topical Minoxidil may help (if hair loss is occurring).
Answered 6/30/2014
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