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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on improving hair health.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Do not wash too often, twice a week is enough or all your natural oils and shine away will strip.

Answered 4/6/2019

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Dr. Monica Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Try to minimize the amount of heat your hair is exposed to- this will keep you hair healthier longer.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Larry Eastburn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: For good hair, don't use harsh chemicals. Natural high quality, tested products are OK. Brush gently.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Ignore: Eat a balanced diet add a multi-vitamin and avoid exposure to sun, chlorine and chemicals.

Answered 7/31/2014

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Ignore: Eat all the right foods. Cover up in the sunlight. Don't dye too often.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Don't wash hair too much Moisturize and condition Keep away from heat.

Answered 9/20/2014

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Dr. Varun Verma answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Zinc gluconate for hair loss is sometimes effective; of course no randomized controlled trials exist.

Answered 9/22/2014

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Eat 5-7 nutrient dense fruits/vegetables & plenty of high quality protein daily.

Answered 10/31/2014

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Ignore: Physical activity and lots of light during the day and darkness at the night to get a good sleep.

Answered 10/31/2014

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: A healthy diet reflects on the health of your hair.

Answered 2/28/2015

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Ignore: Limit oil stripping shampoos. Brush from scalp to tips of hairs gently daily.

Answered 6/11/2017

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