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Lost about 2/3 of my hair now taking levothyroxine 50mcg for just 3 weeks for low thyroid. how long before my hair stops falling outdesperate for answ?
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Hair loss: Did this start before or after you started thyroxine? If before you need to see a dermatologist. If after thyroid therapy started you should see an Endocrinologist - thyroid specialist..
Answered 11/28/2017
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