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Had hair loss, found out i had iron, protein, vit d. deficiencies. taking what was prescribed and also started eating very healthy. labs greatly improved! since starting this, noticed increase in shedding. does this happen when new hair comes in?
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Yes, shedding not uncommon , but eventually the hair will regrow back to normal in most patients
Answered 5/13/2021
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