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I gave birth 5 months ago now my hair is falling a lot what can i do! is that normal!?

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Dr. Angela Lamb answered

Very normal!: This is very normal. It is a condition known at telogen effluvium. Your hair will go back to it's normal thickness with less shedding soon.

Answered 1/29/2014

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A member asked:

I gave birth 5 months ago now my hair is falling a lot what can i do! is that normal!?

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Dr. Angela Lamb answered

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