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My hair is falling out. it's thinning alot. battling to lose weight too.

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Losing hair : Have your thyroid hormones checked? This could just be a result of getting older.

Dr Hegab and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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