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I dont have any other symptom of thyroid abnormality but i am loosing a lot of hair in past 4 months.should i go for thyroid function test ?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Hair loss: Probably not a thyroid issue but see your doctor. If thyroid is OK you should be refferd to a Dermatologist.

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

I dont have any other symptom of thyroid abnormality but i am loosing a lot of hair in past 4 months.should i go for thyroid function test ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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