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I am just 19 years old but im kind off losing my hair from the side of forehead and its just on 1 side , wats the problem ?
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Alopecia arreata: It sounds like you may have alopecia arreata, circumscribed area of hair loss. See a dermatologist in your area as soon as possible for further evaluation and treatment.
Answered 5/9/2013
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Infection: You could have acquired scalp infection. Check with a dermatologist. If hair loss were all around then advice would be different.
Answered 8/24/2013
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