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Does low blood cause your hair to shed and thin out?

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Malnourished: Being malnourished, often the reason for anemia, can definitely cause hair trouble. Remember hair is made of protein. If you are not eating enough vitamins, proteins or getting enough iron you may be malnourished.

Answered 7/9/2014

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Does low blood cause your hair to shed and thin out?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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