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Hair falling out getting shorter 2 mos now. but thick @ roots still. taking biotin multi vitamins tramadol er & hydroxyzine. glutton free diet help!
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Telogen Effluvium : Telogen effluvium is a form of nonscarring alopecia characterized by diffuse hair shedding, often with an acute onset. A chronic form with a more insidious onset and a longer duration also exists.Telogen effluvium is a reactive process caused by a metabolic or hormonal stress or by medications. Generally, recovery is spontaneous and occurs within 6 months. B12 shots once a month helps.
Answered 6/24/2014
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