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Minoxidil can cause hair to turn yellow.
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Telogen Effluvium causes more hair loss because hair moves to the resting phase too soon.
Many hair loss myths lack strong evidence, but some treatments are proven to work.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair shedding that lasts more than 6 months may need medical tests, but often just reassurance is enough.
Minoxidil is the only approved cream for hair loss, but new treatments are being looked into.
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People with early onset hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, have significantly lower iron levels compared to those with adult-onset hair loss.
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