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What am i going bald at 27?
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Genetics: In all likelihood this is male pattern baldness which is genetic.
Answered 3/2/2014
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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. Medical causes may include: hormonal problems (low thyroid), seborrhea, alopecia areata, stressful illness. Other causes: genetic male-pattern baldness (common), telogen effluvium, etc...
Answered 3/2/2014
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