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I think taking zinc stimulated my sex hormones and caused hair loss what should i do to reverse the damage caused to my hair please help?
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Hair Loss: Hair loss can be caused by many different things, including infections, medication, radiation, mechanical injury, inflammatory conditions, and autoimmune disease. Examination by a physician is required to make the diagnosis and determine the most appropriate treatment.
Answered 12/23/2014
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