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Derm said i have te. over the past few months, i upped protein/iron intake (they were low) with healthy, balanced diet. past couple days, hair loss increased a bit. could my new eating be working and this is new hair growth pushing current hairs out?

Q: derm said i have te. over the past few months, i upped protein/iron intake (they were low) with healthy, balanced diet. past couple days, hair loss increased a bit. could my new eating be working and this is new hair growth pushing current hairs out?

: It's difficult to tell if you don't see hair growth. Your hair may still be in a resting phase and you may be observing these hairs now falling out. Continue nutritious diet and continue to avoid vigorous combing or brushing of hair.

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It's difficult to tell if you don't see hair growth. Your hair may still be in a resting phase and you may be observing these hairs now falling out. Continue nutritious diet and continue to avoid vigorous combing or brushing of hair.

Answered 4/13/2021

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A member asked:

Derm said i have te. over the past few months, i upped protein/iron intake (they were low) with healthy, balanced diet. past couple days, hair loss increased a bit. could my new eating be working and this is new hair growth pushing current hairs out?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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