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Tsh value 6 causes hair loss?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

May be: Tsh of 6 is indicative of hypothyroidism and low thyroid may be associated with hair loss. See this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism/ds00353.

Answered 9/14/2013

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