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My hair and scalp has become very dry and have lost the shine! will my hair become normal again, as i have hypothyroidism lately?

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Dr. Arthur Mandelin answered

Should recover: These things are common with hypothyroidism and should recover when the disease is treated.

Answered 4/2/2013

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A member asked:

My hair and scalp has become very dry and have lost the shine! will my hair become normal again, as i have hypothyroidism lately?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Mandelin answered

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