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Scalp biopsy results from derm. show hair loss is from gram-positive bacteria. treatment is doxycycline, but 3 weeks and zero improvement? other ideas
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Other ideas.: Please contact your Dermatologist and see if this is a usual slow response or some other care is needed. Don't delay!
Answered 7/16/2016
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