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Does a reduction in shedding after taking zinc supplements mean hair regrowth is coming? And how long will it take?

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I have started taking zinc supplements and have noticed a significant reduction in shedding, from the hair on my head as well as my body hair that was excessively shedding. I notice probably at least 50% less hair in the shower. Does this mean that my hair loss issue was likely a deficiency in zinc (I have diffuse unpatterned miniaturization as well as chronic shedding which seems to have resolved). How long until I start noticing regrowth? Will the hair appear thicker at the root, if it does?

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