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Follow-up: Will hair lost from an active B12 deficiency grow back when deficiency is treated?

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Mar 11, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Mar 15, 2018
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Dr. Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended
Dr. Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Mar 12, 2018
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