Is There A Link Between High Protein Diets And Hair Loss

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      Lynne J. Goldberg, MD, professor of dermatology, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine; director, Hair Clinic, Boston Medical Center
    
      Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research: “Telogen Effluvium: A Review”
    
      Dermatology Practical and Conceptual: “Diet and Hair Loss: Effects of Nutrient Deficiency and Supplement Use”
    




High-protein diets don't usually cause hair loss.

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      Lynne J. Goldberg, MD, professor of dermatology, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine; director, Hair Clinic, Boston Medical Center
    
      Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research: “Telogen Effluvium: A Review”
    
      Dermatology Practical and Conceptual: “Diet and Hair Loss: Effects of Nutrient Deficiency and Supplement Use”