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Does biotin help reverse thyroid hair loss?

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Dr. Shelly Friedman answered

Specializes in Dermatology

No: Correct the thyroid dysfunction, and the hair may regrow. Biotin has no effect on thyroid hair loss.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/18/2014

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