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Chronic Telogen Effluvium or Dupa? (Photos)

About 4 to 3 years ago, I started to shed hair. As in, every time I pulled gently it came out without any pain. The whole Scalp is thin now, and some thinning can be seen on the sides also the back. I have thelessimia minor (If This Helps), I was also prescribed to take a medicine called "Folic Acid" l, which I discontinued three week ago. So, what I want to know is that whether this is Chronic Telegen Effluvium or Dupa.

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Jun 23, 2017
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jul 4, 2017
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