Hi, I have noticed bald patches on my beard and scalp. I consulted a doctor, and they advised me to do blood tests for Fasting Glucose, TSH, and Serum Anti TPO. I have done the tests, and the results are, Fasting Glucose is 93, TSH is 6.039, and Anti TPO is greater than 1300. After getting the report, I did not get a chance to consult the doctor again. I searched on the Internet and found that it may be related to thyroid problems.

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

General Practitioner

MBBS
15+ Yrs

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High TSH and Anti TPO indicate autoimmune thyroid (likely Hashimoto). Consult an endocrinologist.

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