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Expert opinion please: could taking a zinc supplement do good to my skin?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

At what dose?: At doses of 50-100mg it frequently helps skin scale less and is good for healthy nails!

Answered 6/7/2013

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