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What can cause hair shedding on head with hair loss and tiny spots of what looks like vitiligo on lower legs? iron bloods were normal?

Q: what can cause hair shedding on head with hair loss and tiny spots of what looks like vitiligo on lower legs? iron bloods were normal?

: The potential causes for hair shedding are many; from simple environmentally induced dry hair to Thyroid Hormonal imbalance to infections and more. The Dermatologist is most likely to help.

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

The potential causes for hair shedding are many; from simple environmentally induced dry hair to Thyroid Hormonal imbalance to infections and more. The Dermatologist is most likely to help.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/5/2022

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A member asked:

What can cause hair shedding on head with hair loss and tiny spots of what looks like vitiligo on lower legs? iron bloods were normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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