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How do i stop my eyebrow hair loss? it was caused by using retinol cream which i stopped immediately after. only my eyebrows have been falling for four months now. is this telogen effluvium? am i deficient in any vitamins? any thyroid or iron issues?

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Dr. Alan Menter
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Highly unlikely Telogen Effluvium, Thyroid etc. Likely an irritant reaction only,possibly Retin A related. Be very gentle with your eyebrows now and hopefully they will regrow normally over the next 6 months
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Answered Aug 07, 2021
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Dr. George Yanik
Dr. George Yanikanswered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
try topical latisse it does work
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