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How can i prevent my hair fall? i lost my thickness and also my hair starts thinning what do i do?

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Minoxidil: Minoxidil aka rogaine (minoxidil) is available in over the counter preparations and may help to slow the hair fall. However there may be medical causes for the condition and. You may want to be checked out by a dermatologist.

Answered 6/30/2014

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