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I wash my hair everyother day so why is my hair falling out in chunks?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Not known: You need to see either a dermatologist or an endocrinologist to find out why you are losing so much hair. There might be a problem with your thyroid or your ferritin level which measures the stores off on iron in your body.

Dr Pousti agreed

Answered 12/29/2013

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