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Hairloss : took my iron for month but no change, not genetic, not hormonal either, what could it be ??
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Many causes: Sorry you're going through this. How bad is the hairloss? Upto 50-100 strands per day can be normal as hair goes through phases. When you say 'not hormonal either' - you've seen a doctor and they've tested your thyroid; correct? Iron suppl often take longer than 1mo. Besides your primary care doc, have you seen a Dermatologist? (examine scalp carefully for any signs of inflammation/scarring)
Answered 1/16/2016
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