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I've been having hair loss for about 3 weeks (long, very matted hair), and recently cut it short and the shedding almost immediately stopped. why?
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Not sure: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This way you can find out if there's still something wrong with your scalp-hair.
Answered 5/28/2013
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