Folic Acid and hair loss 8/29/2019
A user experienced hair loss due to a folic acid deficiency and saw hair regrowth after taking a folic acid supplement. They advise checking for a folic acid deficiency before spending money on other treatments.
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Vitamin D and B9 (folic acid) deficiency can cause hair loss. The user started taking supplements but hasn't noticed significant changes yet.
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The conversation is about hair loss and correcting vitamin deficiencies, specifically D3, B12, and folic acid. The user is considering if these deficiencies impact hair growth and mentions starting supplements.
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community Please take a vitamin & hormone test
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community 32 seeing if dut is enough to bring me back or transplant only option
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