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A member asked:

I use only salon products on hair it's still dry and breaks off, i have thin nails, dry skin, acne, dark circles, why?! what should i do? vitamins?

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See your MD: Your should see your doctor and get an evauation as some of your symptoms could be consistent with a low thyroid state or possibly anemia or iron deficiency. Your doctor can examine you and do blood tests to determine what is going on.

Dr Alves and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/27/2016

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