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When hair falls out with little bulbs (follicles?) at the end does it mean the hair on that spot won't grow back anymore?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

YES: Loss of the follicle means loss of that hair.....more hair, however will (in most cases) grow back (unless a part of male pattern baldness or alopecia (hair loosing diseases)

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 11/23/2014

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A member asked:

When hair falls out with little bulbs (follicles?) at the end does it mean the hair on that spot won't grow back anymore?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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