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Can alopecia areata cause severe diffuse hair fall? my biopsy says i hv no telegon effluivm.

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Dr. John Feola answered

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ALOPECIA W/U: YES : Alopecia or hair loss may be multifaceted . You need full lab work up especially Thyroid studies b12 and folate. If they are normal start high dose Biotin zinc B12 and folic acid. Also MASON-PEARSON brush spreads sebum and improves blood flow. & Rogaine (minoxidil) may help If there is no improvement you beed dermatology consult for biopsy to rule out auto-immune ALOPECIA AERATA.

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Answered 7/20/2015

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