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I was eating slate pencils because of dis habit got hair loss so i left eating it still my hair fall has not stopped so what should i do tel me plzzzz?
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Dietary deficiency: Hair loss, craving non-nutritive items like pencil lead are concerning for a severe nutritional/vitamin/mineral deficiency. Medical attention with laboratory testing is recommended to identify the deficiency. A physician is needed to make this evaluation.
Answered 6/6/2021
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