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  • Female
  • 24 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm just 24 and I've already started noticing gray hair and quite a bit of hair loss. It seems like I'm losing about 2400 hairs every day, especially when I'm combing or taking a shower. Is this normal? What might be causing it, and what can I do about it?

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Biotin capsules , evion are advised for 3 months, it genetic predisposition.

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Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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