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Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition that can be treated with medications like minoxidil.
Low-level light therapy may reduce hair loss and improve hair quality but it's unclear who benefits most.
January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics” Most women with depression in the study had low vitamin D levels.
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Low Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and iron levels, as well as thyroid issues, are strongly linked to premature greying of hair, which also negatively affects quality of life.
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