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I am 17 years old and suffering from hairfall problem..what should i do?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hair loss: Check iron, thyroid studies, check ultrasound of ovaries for polycytic ovarian syndrome rarely could be genetic or an autoimmune condition called alopicia areata or fungal infection/ eczema .Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo may help f/u/ w/ dermatologist

Answered 2/24/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hair Loss: There are a multitude of different causes for loss of hair. So - there is not one simple solution. Although the reason is not always determined, a medical assessment can help to explore the cause & then to address it. Take care.

Answered 5/2/2017

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