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31 years old, hair has been thinning especially around temples. i have never had skin problems but sides of chin stay broken out. hormones or thyroid?

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Dr. Samuel Freedman answered

Acne: Consider hyper-androgenism due to pcos or adrenal disorders. Does not sound like thyroid related.

Dr Walsh and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/5/2018

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