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I have lost more than half of my hairin about 5 months my hair became so thin and i don't know if it because of telogen efflivium or dandraff ?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

many reasons: There are many reasons for hair loss including low on iron stores, weight loss, stress, and thyroidproblems. I would see either a dermatologist or an endocrinologist.

Answered 3/13/2019

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A member asked:

I have lost more than half of my hairin about 5 months my hair became so thin and i don't know if it because of telogen efflivium or dandraff ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicki Levine answered

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