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Fractured foot 3 mos. ago and am now experiencing thinning hair. is hair loss related to fracture. also had a lot of stress. will hair grow back?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Not usually: But stress, low thyroid, anemia, and several other things can cause thinning hair. Get a general checkup, ask for some tests and also be sure that you don't have osteoporosis as a cause for the fracture. Good luck!

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Answered 10/7/2014

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