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What is the most common cause of thin hair and hair loss?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Hair thinning + loss: The most common cause of hair thinning and loss is male pattern baldness.

Answered 11/2/2015

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