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Hello.. i'm facing hair fall a lot since i was child..i'm almost 23 and i look like a bold..it's embarrassing cuz i'm a girl..reasons and solutions plz?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Alopecia????: Sounds like you are suffering form skin condition called alooecia. Now there are other things that can cause bald spots in a otherwise healthy person and most notorious is t capitus or ring worm if scalp. You need to consult a dermatologist.

Answered 2/22/2013

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