Nutrition and Hair: The Role of Nutrients in Hair Health

    October 2012 in “ Dermatologic Clinics ”
    Andreas M. Finner
    Studysummary This article reviews the impact of nutritional deficiencies on hair health, detailing how they can cause structural abnormalities, pigmentation changes, or hair loss; it presents no new clinical findings.
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