- Male
- 25 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been dealing with seborrheic dermatitis for about six months and have noticed I've lost almost 40% of my hair density. The hair loss stopped when I started treating the seborrhea, so I'm pretty sure that's what's behind it. My symptoms were mostly just bad dandruff, no itching or redness. Do you think my hair will grow back?
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Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
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