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How to grow my hair soft strong and shining..my hair is falling often while combing. it..pls say an idea sir

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Dr. Robert Lang answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Get tested: Hormone imbalance, especially low or high thyroid levels can lead to hair loss. So can high androgen (male hormones). Low levels of iron or other nutrients can also cause hair loss.

Answered 7/23/2013

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How to grow my hair soft strong and shining..my hair is falling often while combing. it..pls say an idea sir

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