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I keep loosing chunks of hair. however when i go to the doctors all tests come back normal. what can be a possible cause of this. im 22 female?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Hair loss: If all your tests are normal including thyroid, no alopecia documented and no other hormonal abnormalities, and if you are under a lot of stress it could be related to that.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 8/19/2019

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A member asked:

I keep loosing chunks of hair. however when i go to the doctors all tests come back normal. what can be a possible cause of this. im 22 female?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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