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I am loosing about 20 hair per day? Is it worth worrying? What is causing my hair loss? Is there a treatment that will work for me?
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The head or scalp has nearly 1 lakh hair . Losing 100 hair per day is normal. Your hair loss has to be evaluated by a dermatologist after examination. Dandruff, poor diet or lifestyle are the common causes.
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