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Have mild itch on top half of my scalp for few years, i also lost a lot of hair. stress,fungus or ovarian cyst? my mother also lost most of her hair.
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Hair loss: fungal infection, stress, auto immune issue, thyroid issue, psoriasis are all possibilities. Never heard of an ovarian cyst as cause. Go see a doctor to take a look.
Answered 4/1/2015
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