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A 16-year-old male asked:

I have been taking anti tb meds for over a year now. i also had brain surgery. i have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. when will my hair get normal?

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Dr. Martin Raff
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Hypothyroidism: Some hair changes do not reverse themselves and this may remain permanent. If they are primarily due to hypothyroidism and you are now on adequate replacement hormone this may reverse at least partially within several months.
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