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Acute hair fall
What blood test should one take with acute hairfall? I am having more than 100+ strands hair fall daily.
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telogen effluvium has many causes like past febrile illness, nutritional deficiencies, endocrine disorders, dieting, sudden weight loss, medicines , post partum etc.
Detail history and laboratory evaluation is required.
Next Steps
consult a dermatologist with photographs for detail prescription.
Health Tips
protein rich diet recommended.
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1. Hormone levels (DHEA, testosterone, androstenedione, prolactin, follicular stimulating hormone, and leutinizing hormone)
2. Serum iron, serum ferritin, and total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
3. Thyroid levels (T3, T4, TSH)
4. Ser B12, Ser D3
Preferably consult a Dermatologist fort he same to know the exact cause and which would be the most appropriate tests u will require.
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