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38 yr old female, recently my hair which has always been strong & healthy is now dry, brittle & is falling out. not stressed. no meds. severe dandruf?

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Nutrition or thyroid: This could be related to a nutritional deficiency, a thyroid disorder or some other type of systemic medical problem. I would also consider how you are taking care of your hair - is it over treated, over-dried, permed, etc?

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/25/2019

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