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A member asked:

My nails are flattening out and splitting at the tips.. what could be the lack of? i take 5000 mg of bioten... also my hair is thinning rapidly!

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See your doctor: These symptoms need to be directly observed by your doctor for a precise diagnosis.

Answered 12/9/2013

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