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Could taking zinc supplements help to slow down genetic hair loss?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No evidence: No evidence that zinc helps genetic hair loss. Thanks for trusting HealthTap.

Answered 10/6/2014

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