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Is it normal to lose hair on my head after having a baby my baby is 4 months old is it hormones?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hair loss: That sometimes happens .See your doctor to have your thyroid checked.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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