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What explanation would answer extreme hair loss? im only 20 years old. the hair loss is really bad and i can see bald patches on my hair line.

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

SEVERE HAIRLOSS: HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN GOING ON? DO YOU TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS? IF ITS PATCHY HAIR LOSS, IT MAY BE A CONDITION CALLED ALOPECIA AREATA. PLEASE SEE A DERMATOLOGIST AND SOON

Answered 9/8/2015

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A member asked:

What explanation would answer extreme hair loss? im only 20 years old. the hair loss is really bad and i can see bald patches on my hair line.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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