Nutritional Factors and Hair Loss

    July 2002 in “ Clinical and Experimental Dermatology ”
    D. H. Rushton
    Studysummary This review explores the role of nutritional factors in hair loss, noting that iron and l-lysine supplementation may benefit some individuals, while excessive supplements can lead to hair shedding.
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