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I would like to know why the hair on the right side of my head is thinner than the hair on the left side of my head.

alelajJul 23, 2016
What can I do about it? Are there any solutions. I would really appreciate any help from a dermatologist.

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Dr. Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended
Dr. Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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