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I started losing weight in march due to exercise and change of diet. i have lost 65lbs. my hair started falling out in june... and hasnt stopped.?

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Dr. Brian Kaufman answered

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Check labs: Consider getting basic lab test done including thyroid, electrolytes and if those are normal getting worked up for endocrine issues. It may just be that you're going through some metabolic changes at this is your body's way of adjusting but i would get it checked out by physician.

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Answered 5/19/2013

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A member asked:

I started losing weight in march due to exercise and change of diet. i have lost 65lbs. my hair started falling out in june... and hasnt stopped.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Kaufman answered

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

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