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A member asked:
Does stress really make your hair fall out? my hair had been falling out a lot lately and i've been under a lot of stress. could they be connected?
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Stress and Hair Loss: The most common cause of hair loss in women is stress. Please see your primary care physician for further evaluation and treatment.
Answered 1/12/2016
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