Can high calcium cause hair loss? Will it grow back?

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Hair analysis with high calcium 4844 range 200 -2800 magnesium 160 range 60-160 selenium 0.56 range 0.40 -2.00 zinc 2009 range 160 -240. What impact would it have on hair? Would it cause loss thinning fine hair everywhere and no growth?

Arbella Sarkis, MD · Answer

Sounds like you have a more complex problems than only thinning hair. I recommend you seek out a good Integrative Medical physician (IMP) that also practices Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. I'm confident such an IMP will identify the root of the issues you describe and address each of them. 
I wish you rapid resolution.
Warmly,
Arbella Sarkis, MD

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Anyone with high calcium needs a careful and detailed endocrinological exam. Without knowing all your story I can't say if high calcium is related to your hair loss or not. There are some endocrine disorders and disorders of calcium and phosphate balance that can give hair loss. But lots of disorders where there is no link. See a physician for guidance. You may require additional blood tests.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Overactive parathyroid glands and changes in Calcium levels are not known to cause hair loss. Speak with a specialist about this

Can high calcium cause hair loss? Will it grow back?

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