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I have seb derm and have been treated it with medication. hairfall started suddenly at 14 now i am 18. hair is thinner on top and hair line is receding. i get throbbing pains in 'boney' part of scalp, can feel the pain in temples too. am i balding?
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Molding itself is not painful. If someone has discomfort in the scalp and their hair falling out, recommend seeing a dermatologist to see if there’s an underlying skin condition causing this.
Answered 5/27/2023
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