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Small hairs falling when I rub my head. Is this a symptom of more hair loss? (Photo)

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Savvy45Jan 1, 2017
I am 30 and already having baldness level 5 starting from temple and crown area. I have short hairs which is not growing any longer. When i rub my hair i can get lots of small hair falling. I have attached the snapshot of those short fallen hair. Is it symptoms of more hair loss? By the way non of my mother or father side have baldness.

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