Severe Hairfall

2018-12-19 18:04:29
Recently I got my Vitamin D tested as I was experiencing body fatigue and weakness. The level is 18.7ng/ml which says I have the vitamin deficiency. Is the low level of vitamin d responsible for my hairfall?
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There are many reasons for hairfall or thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are nutritional deficiency, hormonal causes like androgenic alopecia or patterned baldness, hypothyroidism, telogen effluvium etc. Unless we find and treat the cause there is no point in giving non specific treatment. Oils or shampoos do not have any effect on hair growth as they are not absorbed in the skin. Moreover, you should never self treat with anything. Please send photographs using online consult option for proper diagnosis and detailed prescription.

Answered2018-12-20 04:43:37

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As you rightly said it is one of the reasons not the only reasons along with hb, vit b 12, tft and others. You can get treated at my clinic or to any dermat.
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Consult a dermatologist

Answered2018-12-19 19:20:25

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