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I'm 16 and my hair is falling out fairly quick and is thinning. i was on a vegetarian diet for 6 months, can that be a contribution to my hair loss?
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See a dermatologist: There are various possible causes for your condition. Do you have normal menses? Have you lost weight? See a pro without delay.
Answered 3/20/2017
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