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Male,mid30s.always soft hair on head,started balding mid-20s.body hair not thick,increasing growth on the back.hair loss on fingers and calves.why?
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Genetics/endocrine: This may be an inheritable genetic trait or possibly a thyroid dysfunction. Please consult your physician for further testing.
Answered 1/14/2016
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