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I lost about 20 strands of hair on my pillow after a 10 hour sleep yesterday. Is this normal?

illativMay 7, 2016

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on May 8, 2016
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Dr. Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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You have patterned hair loss, the most likely of which is AGA. No, stress does not give this pattern.Be sure to see a dermatologist to review the cause of your itchy scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, psoriasis and even the early stages of AGA give itching.

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