May 22, 2013

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TMC Medical Minutes: Hair Loss

Losing hair is a natural, daily occurrence for all of us, but could excessive hair loss be a sign of something more serious. TexomaCare Family Medicine physician Dr. Michelle Carr joins us with some answers.


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