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Derm suggested biotin forte with zinc 3mg/day for hair loss. is there any research to support this helping hair loss/growth?
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NO: There is no scientifically based medical evidence that ANY nutritional supplementation helps avoid male pattern baldness! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 10/29/2016
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