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Im loosing a lot of weight and my hair is thinning?

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Weight loss: That is significant and unintentional should always be evaluated by a physician. There are many different reasons it could happen. Please make an appointment. Good luck!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/9/2014

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