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I have a great deal of hair loss, since younger, when i got my period. drs have taken blood test of thyroid, and all tests, they said, came out normal. how can this be normal?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Other causes of hair: If you are continuing to have hair loss and your blood test for thyroid disease is normal, you should consult a dermatologist as there may be local condition of the scalp causing hair loss and he/she may be able to advice you what you can do to prevent further hair loss.

Answered 5/7/2013

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A member asked:

I have a great deal of hair loss, since younger, when i got my period. drs have taken blood test of thyroid, and all tests, they said, came out normal. how can this be normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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