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25 year old female, 2 children, thyroid normal, no health issues, but lots and lots of hair falling out, any thoughts?

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Hair loss: You hair loss may be exacerbated because of mechanical means, like frequent permanents, dyeing of hair, curlers, tight hairdo's and alike

Answered 6/20/2014

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A member asked:

25 year old female, 2 children, thyroid normal, no health issues, but lots and lots of hair falling out, any thoughts?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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