I Have Essential Thrombocythemia . I Have Appreciably Thinning Hair.

Posted on Mon, 4 Feb 2019

Question: I have essential thrombocythemia. I have appreciably thinning hair. Are the two conditions related?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding thinning of hair

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Thinning is more likely due to associated androgenetic alopecia rather than due to underlying essential thrombocytopenia.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj