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A member asked:

My gyno told me that a hair analysis would tell me if i have a hormonal imbalance and why my hair is coming out.is this true?

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Dr. Alan Feldman answered

No: Hair analysis to look for a hormonal imbalance is completely bogus.

Dr Honore agreed

Answered 9/17/2014

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