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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
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November 2005 in “Life sciences” Vitamin D3 may protect rat hair follicles from radiation damage.