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Hair Loss (cont.)

Hair Loss Symptoms

  • Most people notice hair loss when looking at themselves in a mirror.

  • You may also find many hairs on your pillow in the morning or in your hairbrush or comb.

  • A woman may notice a decrease in the size of her ponytail.

  • Aside from the thinning hair itself, most people do not have other problems associated with hair loss.



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