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I'm a 16 years old girl and my hair has been thinning alot! a lot of hair has been falling out when i brush my hair. i do not have any medical problems?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hair loss: One loses a certain amount of hair daily however, hair loss is increased throuh mechanical means such as hot curling irons, tight braids, bleaching and hair dyes , etc.

Answered 5/6/2014

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A member asked:

I'm a 16 years old girl and my hair has been thinning alot! a lot of hair has been falling out when i brush my hair. i do not have any medical problems?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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