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Fianc hair falling out a lot!(never has before) his father is a bit bald, hes 25(med conditions none)does use oxycontin,lorazapan,clonidine.anyideas?

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A lot?: Sudden, heavy hair loss is usually telogen effluvium. A general history and physical may reveal something that might be a treatable cause, and often it just goes away.

Answered 9/19/2014

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