Which vitamin deficiency leads to hair loss?

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

Vitamin D

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Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

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Vitamin B12

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin C

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SHOW US SOME

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