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Hii. i am 18 years old . my hairs are lost by sides. please suggest me. how i prevent it?

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Dr. Edwin Gray answered

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Stop!: There could be many causes. First try not to stress the hair on the sides of your scalp; such as tightly pulling back your hair or braiding. See your doctor for a complete answer.

Answered 4/29/2015

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