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My hair is falling out a lot in chuncks as well im 24, and get bad headachesbecause of it, i can brush my hair once and a chunck will come with it?

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Dr. Peterson Pierre answered

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See a doctor: Based on your symptoms you should see a doctor. You may have alopecia areata which is a treatable condition.

Answered 11/19/2012

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A member asked:

My hair is falling out a lot in chuncks as well im 24, and get bad headachesbecause of it, i can brush my hair once and a chunck will come with it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peterson Pierre answered

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