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Over the last 5months my hair has been shedding a lot and has become thinner. also both my ears over the last 4 days are red and swollen too?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

See rheumatology : This could be inflammation of cartilage and needs to be checked out.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Over the last 5months my hair has been shedding a lot and has become thinner. also both my ears over the last 4 days are red and swollen too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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