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Biotin zinc and selenium for hair loss. is this a good idea?

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SURE: It is a good idea, if you feel good taking it and improving your outlook.

Answered 4/22/2013

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1- 50mcg zinc and 2- 1000mcg biotin each per day. Is this safe? Zinc for sexual health and biotin for hair/nails/skin.

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I exercise daily and my diet is quite perfect. No one in my family has history with early hair greying. My tsh is normal, my thyroid doesn't hurt when I swallow. I have been taking vitamin b/zinc/biotin but my hair keeps getting more grey,I'm only18?

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Good day Doctor. Is that safe to consume biotin and/or zinc for treat hair loss? I've high blood pressure and suffering from acid reflux.

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Will zinc and selenium help with my thinning hair since miscarriage 7 weeks ago? It's making me so depressed and I want my hair back :-(

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I'm taking cellcept and i asked my Rheumi if i could take biotin and she said no. I'm experiencing a lot of hair loss and it's depressing. ?

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