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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.

July 23, 2016
Asked By:alelaj in Bloomfield, CT

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

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Answer: Thinning hair

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Answer: Thinning hair

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