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What should i remove and add on my diet in order to make my hair grow back faster after having bald spots from alopecia areata?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Wishful thinking: I don't believe there is any diet or supplement which would help your hair loss. Consult a dermatologist to see if there is something he can do to restore your hair loss and perhaps even finding the cause for it.

Answered 10/3/2018

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