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Does Vitamin D Intake Help In Treating Hair Loss?

I have always had big hair very thick . im 62 yrs old but my hair seems thinner than I ever remember . my hair has not had any perms in over 2yrs when ifirst noticed the thinning . my doctor takes blood test every so often. I m taking vitamin D for a year . Can that help my hair or just bones. Im now going to tell my beautician , not to use blow drying and just shampoo. my hair is still long but getting thin. She just trimmed the ends. What do you think Doctor .
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Hello,
Vitamin D is good to take but will probably not help with hair loss. Thyroid and Vitamin B12 issues can cause hair loss so ask your doctor to check those levels for you.
Good luck to you
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Does Vitamin D Intake Help In Treating Hair Loss?

Hello, Vitamin D is good to take but will probably not help with hair loss. Thyroid and Vitamin B12 issues can cause hair loss so ask your doctor to check those levels for you. Good luck to you