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None of my family member i know of are bald. why i start losing hair?
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Get checked: you probably have androgenic alopecia which is the scientific name for familial or genetic hair loss. However, to be sure, you should see your dermatologist for an examination of your scalp and a blood test to make sure that there is no underlying condition causing your hair loss
Answered 9/28/2016
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