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My doctor said using conditioner causes thinning of hair & lead to hair loss. should i refrain from using conditioner for dry hair

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Hair Loss: Some prescriptions may have thinning hair as one of their side effects. These include amphetamines, lithium, anti-depressants, some diet pills and chemotherapy drugs. Other causes included: genetics, sickness, hormones, thyroid disease, lupus, crash diets and others. Conditioners do not cause hair loss.

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Answered 4/24/2019

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