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Is shedding telogen vellus hairs normal? If so how many can an average person shed?

May 31, 2017
Asked By:nasolabialundereye in California, CA

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Answer: Hair Shedding--Hair Loss Treatment Basics with Progesterone and PRP

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June 26, 2017

Answer: ​Yes, shedding telogen vellus hairs is normal.

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June 26, 2017

Answer: ​Yes, shedding telogen vellus hairs is normal.

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June 5, 2017

Answer: Shedding telogen vellus hair

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Answer: Shedding telogen vellus hair

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June 1, 2017

Answer: Telogen vellus hairs

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Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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June 2, 2017

Answer: Telogen Effluvium

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June 2, 2017

Answer: Telogen Effluvium

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