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Hi, i'm 24 yrs old girl, having severe hair fall & extreme hair dryness problem. thyroid & insulin are normal. wat could be the cause for my problem.

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Dr. David Sneid answered

There are many: Potential causes for your problems, which can't be diagnosed over the internet. You need to see your primary physician and possibly a dermatologist.

Dr Ridgway agreed

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hair dryness: Your dryness may be due to strickly mechanical reasons such as too hot curling iron, dyes, frequent shampooing, bleaching, etc.

Dr Ridgway agreed

Answered 10/30/2013

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A member asked:

Hi, i'm 24 yrs old girl, having severe hair fall & extreme hair dryness problem. thyroid & insulin are normal. wat could be the cause for my problem.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Sneid answered

Dr Ridgway agreed

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Ridgway agreed

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