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When i'm washing my hair, i am loosing an abnormal amount... is that because of stress, or low iron levels? i'm not sure and it's making me worried

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Maybe: You need to see a dermatologist or primary care doctor for examination and testing to answer the question specific to your situation.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/21/2013

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