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What is the cause of hair loss and what can i do to prevent it?
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Many: There are many causes including infections, nutrition, chronic illnesses, toxins, stress, and rarely in women, genetics. Prevention depends on the cause so you should get a full evaluation by your doctor.
Answered 8/21/2013
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