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Autoimmune,celiac,thyroid,cbc,anemia,vitamin def all normal. ct and hida scan normal. still having pale dry skin, loose pale stools,dry hair, help plz?

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Dr. William Simon answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Skin: You might try essential fatty acids. Alpha linoleic acid (ala), linoleic acid (la), DHA and EPA which can be found in primrose oil and fish oil. These can help the skin and hair. Also make sure you have a a good healthy gut and take probiotics.

Answered 5/14/2017

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