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I started losing my hair at the age of 17 nd my hairs are really thin i have taken many medicines bt no improvmnt thought now i don't have lot hairlos?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Alopecia?: There is a condition called alopecia which causes the hair to fall out. This is different from male pattern baldness which is genetic and not a disorder. A dermatologist can tell you if you have alopecia (an autoimmune disorder) and treat it. Love who you are w/or w/out hair. Peace and good health.

Answered 4/22/2014

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