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What all health problems can hair fall be related to?

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Hair Falling Out: Any stress physical or psychological can cause hair loss. It can also be normal. The best thing to do is see you doctor for a year check up and make sure you are healthy.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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