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Doctor,how can i prevent hereditary hair loss!

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Hair loss: Hair loss may be hereditary but very unlikely at your age. You could see a barber and that may be helpful. A better alternative - probably more expensive unless covered by insurance - would be to see a Dermatologist.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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