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Is hair loss linked to fatty liver from obesity?

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Hair LosS: Fatty liver & hair loss are not directly related. Hair loss may be due to hormonal factors, thyroid disorder, hair products, medications, skin diseases, scalp infections, etc . See your doctor for evaluation.

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Answered 7/6/2019

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