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What can cause alopecia in a 16 year old?
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Lots: Stress can cause hair loss. Hypothyroidism is a common cause. Girls who twirl their hair or pull it back too tightly can also lose hair. A numer of nutritional defiencies can cause hair loss. Some times it can just be hereditary alopecia at a young age.
Answered 8/12/2012
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