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Is it possible for thyroid problems to cause hair breakage and texture change?
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Low thyroid: Having low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroid) can cause hair to become thin and brittle. It would be reasonable to have your thyroid hormone leves checked along with a tsh.
Answered 4/1/2019
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