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What can be causing my hair loss ? my doctor says my thyroid is normal at 1.75 is that true? there is no hair loss in my family. evenly falling out.

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Multiple causes.: It is reasonable to check an iron level as well. You may be describing telogen effluvium a disorder in which the hair follicles get reset so they all rest at the same time. It is distressing but benign.

Answered 5/3/2013

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A member asked:

What can be causing my hair loss ? my doctor says my thyroid is normal at 1.75 is that true? there is no hair loss in my family. evenly falling out.

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