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Hair thinning for many years. new hairs coming in but falling off easily around 2 inches/eye lash length. scalp shows but i can see new short hairs?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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If hairs are: Coming back in it is a good thing. It shows health. Be sure you do not have a brush that pulls hairs out as it sounds like that may be the cause of the problem, hairs breaking off at the root or being pulled out . Brush gently with a gentle brush!!

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Answered 2/26/2016

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A member asked:

Hair thinning for many years. new hairs coming in but falling off easily around 2 inches/eye lash length. scalp shows but i can see new short hairs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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