Dermatologist recommends Evening-Primrose Oil
    5/13/2020

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    Biotin →

    supplement to help with hair texture and quality

    Vitamin D →

    vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

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    💊 Biotin (oral)
    💊 Zinc (oral)
    💊 Vitamin D (oral)
    💊 Vitamin K (oral)
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    A dermatologist recommended Evening-Primrose Oil, Biotin, Zinc, Vitamin D, and K to block DHT and address hair loss. The user is considering these alternatives to prescription drugs like finasteride.
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