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I have been losing hair and my nails seem to be really brittle. is this normal? what can i do?
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Factors for T.E.: This may be related to vegan diet, poor nutrition, and loss of zinc and iron necessary to avoid temporary hair loss called Telogen effluvium, Correct any that apply to you and you should improve fairly quickly 3-6 months or less.
Answered 7/4/2014
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