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A member asked:
Is it true that hemochromatosis patients have eyebrows that look empty towards the ends? (source: iron disorders institute)
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Not worth pursuing: Your source misquotes the idi's book which mentions the hair loss due to endocrine disruption. It mentions loss of pubic hair as well; these are nonspecific changes and would be worthless in ruling hemochromatosis in or out. Routine chemical profiles pick common hemochromatosis up. Eyebrow-gazing isn't going to be productive for you or anyone else. Glad you're iron-alert though!
Answered 12/7/2018
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