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

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on May 8, 2016
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Dr. Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
Dr. Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on May 10, 2016
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on May 8, 2016
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