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Thinning hair since oct 19 d/t stress, inconsistency of bc (4 pcos sx), wt loss from work (not sure if all r/t thinning?) blood work came back normal, ferritin borderline. derm appt is 6mo out! whats causing my thinning? what can i do?
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Polycystic ovarian: syndrome, see an OBGYN, that does work with this problem, or an endocrinologist. The hair issue is from the PCOS. It can be treated. Medications such as metformin, aldactone, and others, can help, along with the measures you are taking.
Answered 7/5/2020
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