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Suggest Treatment For Thin And Brittle Hair
I am African American 55 year old female. I have type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure. I am taking medication. I have thin, brittle hair and it is hard to grow. Can you recommend a multi-vitamin to take? I used a straightner on my hair that was too hot and currently have bald spots and I would like for it to grow back. Sometimes I get my hair braided, so now I have traction alopecia. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
Hello,
I can recommend you to check your blood count, haemoglobin and iron levels. Also, check your thyroid hormone balance because Hypothyroidism can cause hair brittleness and alopecia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
I can recommend you to check your blood count, haemoglobin and iron levels. Also, check your thyroid hormone balance because Hypothyroidism can cause hair brittleness and alopecia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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