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PCOS, high testosterone and hair loss (Photo)

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care15Oct 22, 2016

I have PCOS and I have extreme eyelash loss, and some eyebrow and hair loss. My question is, can high testosterone effect eyelash growth? I am seeing regrowth on my head and brows but not my lashes.

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Oct 22, 2016
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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Answered on Oct 23, 2016
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