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What can cause the hair shaft and follicle to suddenly thin and fall out by the root? (29 female, filipino descent)
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Hair thinning: Nutritional deficiency such as biotin and proteins. Low thyroid function, hair dye chemicals, radiation and acute stress or an illness
Answered 11/28/2017
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