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I read some meds can break down collagen in hair follicles and cause hair loss. any foods to eat to help build levels up to promote hair regrowth?
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Internet fantasy: There's not even any collagen worth speaking of in hair follicles. I've been looking at them under the microscope for a half a century. This stuff is made up by "natural healing folks" who pretend to be your friends. A few meds can produce hair loss but this isn't due to collagen problems. Further, food choices aren't the key to managing this or the vast majority of other health issues. Cheers.
Answered 11/1/2016
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