My hair loss story and somewhat of a recovery 10/29/2019
A woman experienced significant hair loss for 2.5 years but saw improvement without supplements, attributing recovery to time and dietary changes, including eating chicken, eggs, and milk. Another person shared a similar experience, linking their hair loss to stress and low iron and B12 levels.
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