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Is it possible to lose hair on your legs from a thyroid problem?

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Likely, yes,,,: Hair gets changed in both hyper and hypothyroidism and if your circulation suffers, especially in hypothyroidism, you could lose your hair on your legs at least.

Answered 5/17/2013

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