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I have been trying to grow my edges back. Are my bald patches permanent? I am guilty of wearing braids (Photo)

mya23May 9, 2015
Bald edges!

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Dr. John E. Frank, MD
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on May 10, 2015
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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