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My hair is starting to fall out about 20 hairs at a time. i'm 33 yr old white male no history of baldness in family. what could be the cause?

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Dr. Ayyaz Shah answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Hair loss: Hair loss may result from multiple factors such as genetics, nutrition, hormones, vitamin & mineral deficiecncy, autoimmune disorders, enviormental factors, hair breakage, Telogen Effluvium amongst others. You should visit a Dermatologist who specializes in hair loss for further evaluation.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

My hair is starting to fall out about 20 hairs at a time. i'm 33 yr old white male no history of baldness in family. what could be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ayyaz Shah answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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