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Hair Loss

Everyone loses between 50 and 100 hairs per day. The average life span of an individual hair is 3 to 7 years. Ninety percent of the hairs on your head are actively growing; the other 10 percent are resting. The resting stage lasts between 2 and 6 months, after which the hairs fall out.


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What to do About Hair Loss
Gradual hair thinning or loss Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Hair loss occuring 2 to 3 months after surgery, major illness, or childbirth  Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Hair loss that may be associated with medication Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you. 
Hair loss with pain, soreness or tenderness, scabs, scales, or pus on scalp Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Sudden occurrence of bald spots, loss of eyebrows or eyelashes, or loss of hair on other body areas  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.

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