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I am loosing hand full of hair for the past few weeks. i am only 41 years of age no surgeries , even the roots are hurting .. why what can i do?
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Hair Loss: vaccinations, crash dieting, physical trauma such as being in a car crash, surgery, pregnancy, some medications, and other stressors can cause the hair to shed called a telogen effluvium. Treatment can be B12 shots once a month.
Answered 7/15/2014
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