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Hi, i have just been diagnosed with biochemical hyperthyroidism. i am losing my hair rapidly and i was wondering whether this is linked?

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I don't: know what the term "biochemical hyperthyroidism" means. You either have hyperthyroidism or you don't. Talk w/your doctor.

Answered 9/12/2014

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