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I have alopecia areata and im 16 years old. i be had it since i was 13. i want to dye my hair to make me feel better... is that a bad idea ?
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It is okay to dye .: Alopecia Areata is considered an auto immune condition and its cause is not completely known.It is not proven that the use of certain dyes or shampoos would affect it in anyways.
Answered 6/20/2018
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