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Does Strontium Cause Hair Loss Or Thinning?

I have been taking strontium by mouth for osterperosis for almost 2 years. I saw slight improvement the first year and waiting to take my second bone density test this spring to see if strontium continues to be beneficial. My question is does strontium cause hair loss or thinning hair? My email is as follows: YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 14 Jun 2017
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Hello,

I have gone through your concern deeply. Strontium used for osteoporosis has no effect over hair loss or thinning. It must be due to some other associated issue, needs to be evaluated clinically.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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Does Strontium Cause Hair Loss Or Thinning?

Hello, I have gone through your concern deeply. Strontium used for osteoporosis has no effect over hair loss or thinning. It must be due to some other associated issue, needs to be evaluated clinically. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel