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My mustache used to grow very fast, and now it grows slow, "dry" lines across nails, dry skin on hands (never happened before), hair loss? causes?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

See doc: See your doctor for an evaluation. You could be having a hormonal problem with your thyroid or other disorders.

Answered 3/13/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Med eval: Recommend that you see your physician. A thyroid test may be beneficial ( to determine if it is underactive).

Dr Jackson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My mustache used to grow very fast, and now it grows slow, "dry" lines across nails, dry skin on hands (never happened before), hair loss? causes?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Jackson and 2 doctors agreed

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