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Suggest Treatment For Sparse Eyebrow

Hi my name is Lucas and I have sparse eyebrows I ve never plucked them or done none of that my mother and my grandmother had sparse eyebrows too is this genetically? I have hairs on the front but not on the tail of the brow and the only question is can i grow them out or do I have to go to a eyebrow transplant doctor? Thank you
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Quick answer - there may be medical reasons for sparse eyebrows. A primary physician may be able to do some tests for you.


Detailed answer: hair growth patterns do run in families and in ethnic groups. Relatively common medical conditions such as underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) can cause changes in hair growth. Hypothyroidism causes lack of hair in the outer third of the eyebrow, just where you describe. A simple blood test can detect hypothyroidism, which cannot be identified by symptoms alone. Additional tests may be indicated depending on other symptoms you might have to check for other possible causes. In my experience, many people with issues such as yours can do well with simple testing and treatment.
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Suggest Treatment For Sparse Eyebrow

Quick answer - there may be medical reasons for sparse eyebrows. A primary physician may be able to do some tests for you. Detailed answer: hair growth patterns do run in families and in ethnic groups. Relatively common medical conditions such as underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) can cause changes in hair growth. Hypothyroidism causes lack of hair in the outer third of the eyebrow, just where you describe. A simple blood test can detect hypothyroidism, which cannot be identified by symptoms alone. Additional tests may be indicated depending on other symptoms you might have to check for other possible causes. In my experience, many people with issues such as yours can do well with simple testing and treatment.