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I am 21 year old & i m having a massive hair fall due to stress & tension. is there any way to stop it?
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Hair loss: See your doctor to rule out the possibility of a thyroid condition. He can also give a prescription for hsir loss
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Manage the stress. Also a good mineral supplement or Hair Skin & Nails for three months could help. Also check your iron levels and thyroid function.
Answered 6/10/2015
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Need to find cause: Need to find the cause for hair loss: Most common is Thyroid Disorder, Auto immune Disorder & Iron deficiency. Stress,tension and Hard water for shower are presumtive diagnosis. You may need to see Dermatologist.
Answered 8/29/2014
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