I am experiencing hair loss due to thyroid issues and am taking Eltroxin 50 mcg. My recent blood test results came back normal, but I am still suffering from thinning hair. What should I do to manage this?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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8+ Yrs

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Hair loss can persist despite normal TSH due to chronic thyroid or iron deficiency. Consider ferritin and Vitamin D testing.

Dr. Yusuf Suggests...

Take a FERRITIN Test or Take a 25-HYDROXY VITAMIN D (D2+D3) Test

Book FERRITIN Test Book 25-HYDROXY VITAMIN D (D2+D3) Test

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