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I am having harefall .i don't know the reason behind it. my hair is becoming very thin.. at the age of 17. can you tell me what to do or what to check?
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Depends on cause...: One's primary care doctor can check for medical causes. If none are found, then one can see a dermatologist, especially one specializing in hair restoration (some treatments: minoxidil, etc, ...). Medical causes may include: hormonal problems (low thyroid), seborrhea, alopecia areata, stressful illness. Other causes: genetic male/female pattern baldness, telogen effluvium.
Answered 1/5/2014
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Hair Loss: Go to a dermatologist and get a scalp biopsy. The biopsy will tell you what kind of hair loss you have.
Answered 1/6/2014
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