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A member asked:
I have psoriasis on my scalp, can that cause hair loss/female pattern baldness? my father has psoriasis.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possibly: Consult a dermatologist and get checked for autoimmune illness.
Answered 7/4/2014
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