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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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See dermatologist: Your best bet is to consult a dermatologist who may also refer you to an endocrinologist depending on his findings.
Answered 1/28/2018
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