What deficiencies cause hairloss?

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Vitamins such as Vitamin A, E, D, B12, Roboflavin, biotin and folate are important for hair growth. Micronutrients such as zinc, selenium and iron, if deficient can cause hair loss and /or greying

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I have jock itch and was wondering if Livafin cream would be effective for me. How many days should I apply it to get rid of it permanently? Is it a good option to consider?

Yes u can continue same treatment for 3 weeks .

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My ear lobe hole has stretched out and is too big now. Is there any way to shrink it back to normal size without surgery or invasive treatments? I'm worried about how it looks and want a natural fix if possible. What options do I have?

While it's difficult to shrink a stretched ear lobe hole completely without surgery, there are a few non-surgical options that can help improve its appearance. These include earlobe support patches, dermal filler injections, and potentially, slowly downsizing your gauge size

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Which oil is best for hair?

Coconut Oil , Argan Oil ,Jojoba Oil , Sweet Almond Oil , Olive Oil ,Lavender oil , tea tree oil , cedarwood oil clary sage essential oil and Lemongrass Oil.

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