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Is it normal for a 19 year old male to see miniaturized hair falling out? (Photo)

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123boiDec 29, 2018

Hi, so recently I have notice that a third of the hair I loss look thinner and lighter than the rest (not always shorter) and I lose around 30-45 hair daily. I think these miniaturized hairs are coming from all over the scalp and not just my hairline. Is this normal considering I’m only 19? Also for some reason I lose much more hair after going to the swimming pool, upward to 90. My hair become very dry and frizzy after swimming.Possible explanation? Thank you

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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