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

May 7, 2016
Asked By:illativ in East Texas, PA

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May 8, 2016

Answer: Losing hair

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Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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May 10, 2016

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Answer: Hair on pillow

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May 8, 2016

Answer: Hair on pillow

William Rassman, MD (retired)

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