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I loss my head and chest hair everyday with white bulbs at the ends.i also sometimes notice some hair on the napkin when i blow my nose.is this normal?

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Dr. Robert Grieco answered

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Not normal: This is not normal and should be seen by a dermatologist.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Effluvium: Hairs lost in telogen effluvium often have white bulbs of keratin on the ends. I'll bet that's it.

Answered 6/10/2015

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A member asked:

I loss my head and chest hair everyday with white bulbs at the ends.i also sometimes notice some hair on the napkin when i blow my nose.is this normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Grieco answered

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