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I am 18 and my hair started thinning about 5 years ago. i use to have thick curly hair but not its thin. i am naturally anemic is that why?
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Can't say: Because there are many possible reasons for hair loss - dermatologic evaluation to rule out various causes is best.
Answered 11/11/2014
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