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My hair has been falling out alot, my hair has thinned so much that you can start to see balding spots, would using biotin shampoo help?

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

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Thyroid deficiency: I see that you have had a thyroidectomy. Your thyroid hormones are probably not at the levels that they need to be. Ask your doc to check your thyroid function in greater detail and adjust your thyroid deficiency accordingly.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My hair has been falling out alot, my hair has thinned so much that you can start to see balding spots, would using biotin shampoo help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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