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I lost 13 kgs in a year but my hair is falling uncontrollably its thinning like crazy what can i do to get it back? note : im taking stress tabs als9.

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Dr. Terri Washington answered

Could be diet: If you lost weight due to calorie restriction or following a vegetarian diet you may not have enough intake of protein which can lead to hair loss. If protein in take is low you should increase it.

Answered 8/6/2014

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A member asked:

I lost 13 kgs in a year but my hair is falling uncontrollably its thinning like crazy what can i do to get it back? note : im taking stress tabs als9.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Terri Washington answered

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