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I have been experiencing severe hair fall for the past 3 years now i hv straightened my hair and it has increased ...my counts are normal (hb and iron?
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Age?: Since you did not provide your age, it is hard to give you a reasonable answer. Hair loss is partly hereditary and age dependent although systemic illnesses, stress, and hormonal changes may induce hair loss. You need to tell us more.
Answered 5/22/2016
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