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Medical Author:

Gary W. Cole, MD, FAAD

Gary W. Cole, MD, FAAD

Dr. Cole is board certified in dermatology. He obtained his BA degree in bacteriology, his MA degree in microbiology, and his MD at the University of California, Los Angeles. He trained in dermatology at the University of Oregon, where he completed his residency.

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Medical Editor:

Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP

Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP

Dr. Balentine received his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. He attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in1983. He completed his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia and his Emergency Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, where he served as chief resident.

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• If you have hair loss, you may want to see a doctor to evaluate if there are any medical reasons for the hair loss and to evaluate if any therapies are available for you.



• See your doctor if you are losing large amounts of hair every day and if you are not feeling well at the same time you are losing hair.



• Most often hair loss occurs without other signs of illness.



• If the following symptoms occur at the same time as hair loss, you may have a serious medical condition and you should see a doctor right away.



• Confusion



• Poor appetite



• Constipation



• Diarrhea



• Trouble breathing



• Weight loss



• Vomiting



• Fever



• Pain



• Skin problems

There is no reason to seek emergency medical care for hair loss.

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