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A 37-year-old female asked:

36f healthy. cannot grow hair past 8in. short anagen phase. ferritin is 41, thyroid is ok. is there anything i can do to address the issue? thanks

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Dr. John Chiuanswered

Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience

See dermatologist: Your best bet is to consult a dermatologist who may also refer you to an endocrinologist depending on his findings.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan commented

Dermatology 59 years experience

Might be brittle hairs. Can be caused by chemicals used for hair straightening.

Jan 27, 2018

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