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My hair is short and is not growing longer since last 4 years.recently i started facing hair fall problems also.i am 19 years old.i have curly hair.

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Dr. Karen Vaniver answered

Hair short...: In a 19 year old, likely causes of altered hair growth include nutritional deficiency, iron deficiency, and hypothyroidism. Your doctor should perform an evaluation on you.

Dr Somani agreed

Answered 4/6/2013

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A member asked:

My hair is short and is not growing longer since last 4 years.recently i started facing hair fall problems also.i am 19 years old.i have curly hair.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Vaniver answered

Dr Somani agreed

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