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7 weeks in - and hair falling out when I shampoo? Also when can I use a gym and sauna?

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fredandfloFeb 3, 2018

I thought I had missed the shedding phase - but this week I have starting using a biotin shampoo - and hairs are coming away as I gently massage shampoo in. Is this normal? Also when would you advise using the gym for lifts my weights and sauna?

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