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Suggest Treatment For Hair Fall While On Thyroid Medication
can taking thyroid medication cause significant hair loss ? I have been on it for about 2 years & am loosing my hair rapidly. my dr, says no .. and is sending me to a dermatologist for a scalp biopsy.. I have heard and read it happens a lot. I am a 60 year old female
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
Hi,
Not taking your thyroid medication can cause hair fall, not vice versa. See your dermatologist. They may be able to help you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prakruthi, General & Family Physician
Not taking your thyroid medication can cause hair fall, not vice versa. See your dermatologist. They may be able to help you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prakruthi, General & Family Physician
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