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I'm female 17 want to get rid of hair fall n want long hair but my hair growth is zero% what should i do? can i go for biotin along with omega 3 ?

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Get seen: Your thyroid needs to be checked, and a dermatologist should evaluate you for telogen effluvium and alopecia areata.

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Answered 4/21/2014

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