What vitamin D level would cause hair loss? Female 11/19/2021
A user experiencing excessive hair shedding and a receding hairline is questioning if low vitamin D levels could be the cause, despite levels being within the normal range. Replies suggest that while vitamin D deficiency can cause hair loss, it might not be the issue in this case.
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