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Hair fall issue
I am facing severe hairfall problem.
I got covid in april (minor symptoms just body pain and loss of smell)
I reduced my weight as well around 14 kgs using fat burner.
After from this i am experiencing extreme hairfall.
I have in touch with dermatologist but her medicines showing no effect it is been 2 months i am taking her medicines.
Please suggest
Hi
Probably this is acute telogen effluvium post covid infection and also weight loss further adding to it. It will resolve in approx 6 months duration. What medicines are you taking? Any blood test done?
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share details of previous medicines taken by with a dermatologist
Health Tips
protein rich diet recommended
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Telogen effluvium causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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