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Im 21 yr old female. new mom. i am losing a lot of hair daily. a lot that im worried now. should i see a dr?

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Dr. Jimmy Lin answered

Yes: Need to check thyroid status and other hormonal status. Or you just under a lot of stress?

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/20/2012

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A member asked:

Im 21 yr old female. new mom. i am losing a lot of hair daily. a lot that im worried now. should i see a dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jimmy Lin answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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