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Hi i'm 17 years old and i'm a girl . i suffer from hair loss . i had big hair when i was 15 but used heat a lot then my hair starts falling .

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

See your doctor: First you should see your doctor - he/she will examine you and may do blood tests to check for anemia and iron levels --- also, i would recommend you to see a dermatologist.

Answered 9/1/2013

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A member asked:

Hi i'm 17 years old and i'm a girl . i suffer from hair loss . i had big hair when i was 15 but used heat a lot then my hair starts falling .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

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