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Can hashimoto disease cause my body hair to fall out?

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Dr. Corey Clay
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 11 years experience
Yes: hair loss is a typical result of active hashimoto thyroiditis. it occurs as a result of antibody targeting the hair follicle and targeting it for destruction by other immune cells
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