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A member asked:
Is eating slate pencil cause hairfall ?? i am very much addicted to slate pencil have a bad habit of eating it..
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Pica: Compusive ingestion of dirt, minerals, and similar stuff (including pencil lead or "slate") is called pica. If severe, it can cause nutritional problems. Iron deficiency with anemia is the most common, but I suppose it is possible other nutrients could be affected, perhaps causing hair loss. See a doctor and be very honest about this habit, then follow her medical advice about it. Good luck!
Answered 9/8/2019
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