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I have ulcerative colitis for 5 yrs, iron deficient: 16, bc pill: diane 35 for 5 yrs and the past 2 months have lost 60% of my hair. causes for loss?
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Hair loss: It may may be a hormone deficiency. I would let a doctor do some lab studies to give you a correct diagnosis
Answered 9/1/2014
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