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Hair loss after pregnancy. now i have small itchy/painful red bumps all over scalp, could it be ingrowns from my hair coming back in or something more?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Sounds like somethin: You need to see the doctor. Sounds like may be a skin infection but you really need an exam.

Answered 6/12/2017

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A member asked:

Hair loss after pregnancy. now i have small itchy/painful red bumps all over scalp, could it be ingrowns from my hair coming back in or something more?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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