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Is it possible to have hair loss after loosing weight? and how do i stop it?
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Hair Loss: You have a telogen effluvium from loosing weight. This type of hair loss is caused by your hairs going into a shedding cycle. This type of hair loss usually recovers in six months. Treatment can be with B12 shots once a month.
Answered 6/24/2014
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