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Low vitamin C caused bleeding and corkscrew hair, resolved with vitamin C treatment.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder that's hard to treat.
Raising serum ferritin levels can improve symptoms like fatigue and hair loss, even if hemoglobin levels are normal.
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Early and precise nutritional intervention is crucial for managing anorexia nervosa.
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