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What causes my hair to grow slow, it used to grow really fast when i was a teenager?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Slow growth: You may have a thyroid problem. Make an appointment with your doctor to check it out.

Answered 1/27/2013

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