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Maria
At Fri, 17 Jan 2003, Sonnet wrote:
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>Not everyone with PCOS develops hair loss, it's one of those charming
>symptoms that some people get, and many don't. If you notice your hair
>starting to fall out (for me this is most noticeable in the shower, it
>comes out as I'm washing it) it's worth checking with your doctor /
>endocrinologist. You should check things like thyroid and iron levels
>that can also cause hair loss and may be related to PCOS. If you do get
>hairloss strictly as a symptom of PCOS, treating the PCOS should help
>(via diet, medications, etc.)
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>At Fri, 17 Jan 2003, Maria wrote:
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>>Hi, I'm a 24-yr-old with PCOS. I have large amounts of hair on my face
>>and chest and I'm trying to figure out the best couse of action, as I am
>>also paralyzed and must be careful with certain medications. So far,
>>I've just taken care of the hair on my face with laser removal. It has
>>recently come to my attention that hair loss may/will also occur.
>>
>>Does everyone with PCOS experience hair loss?
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>>How old were you when you began to lose hair?
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>>How much hair is typically lost?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Maria
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