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I suspect i have seborrheic dermatitis. what concerns me is that lots of hair falls out every time i shampoo. scalp itches with water.

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See derm: People with seborrhea may have a lot of dandruffs but do not lose hair. You need to consult a dermatologist re. the cause for your hair loss (iron def, thyroid disease, autoimmune disorders , contact allergy etc)

Answered 5/10/2016

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A member asked:

I suspect i have seborrheic dermatitis. what concerns me is that lots of hair falls out every time i shampoo. scalp itches with water.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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