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What could cause a 17 yr. old male to start losing hair?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Hair loss: Several reasons--- hormonal imbalancing, genetics, chemicals in water of the region, intolerance to soaps/ shampoos.

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Answered 12/26/2018

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HAIR LOSS: There are many causes of lossing hair.Some causes are: infections, chemicals, radiations, lupus, hormonal, etc. Alopecia areata is of unknown cause but hair regrow in 3-6 months.

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Answered 9/1/2012

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