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I am facing hair loss and new hair is not even growing for last 7 -8 yrs and I am feeling weak all the time. From last 2 yrs I have taken iron vitamins medicines as recommended by dr. But now I have stopped now again I am facing same issues what r the test would u recommend me to take and which dr I prefer for diagnostic.
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We need your complete history for proper evaluation of your problem . Conditions like hypothyroidism , anaemia , vit d deficiency could be responsible for excessivehair fall . Chemical treatments and over use of heat styling tools are also causes hair fall. Vaat & pitta imbalance in hair roots are considered as root cause of hair fall in Ayurveda. Please consult us through practo for further information and advice
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Hair loss for 7–8 years along with constant weakness suggests there may be an underlying medical or nutritional issue rather than only a cosmetic hair problem. Since you improved while taking iron/vitamins and symptoms returned after stopping, deficiencies may still be contributing.
Common causes at your age include:
* iron deficiency/ferritin deficiency
* vitamin D deficiency
* low B12
* thyroid disorders
* stress/anxiety
* hormonal imbalance like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
* female pattern hair loss
* poor protein intake
Longstanding hair thinning with poor regrowth especially needs proper evaluation instead of repeatedly taking supplements blindly.
Next Steps
You should ideally consult:
1. A physician/internal medicine doctor first for full deficiency and hormonal evaluation
AND/OR
2. A dermatologist with interest in hair disorders (trichology)
Recommended tests:
* CBC
* Serum ferritin
* Iron profile
* Vitamin D3
* Vitamin B12
* TSH, Free T3, Free T4
* HbA1c
* Serum zinc (optional but useful in chronic hair fall)
* CMP/LFT/KFT if weakness is significant
If periods are irregular, acne/facial hair/weight gain present, then also:
* Testosterone
* LH/FSH
* Prolactin
* Pelvic ultrasound
Health Tips
* Ferritin for hair growth often needs to be maintained adequately for months, not just temporary treatment.
* Protein intake is very important for hair regrowth:
* eggs/paneer/dal/soy/curd/fish depending on diet
* Avoid crash dieting and severe stress.
* Excessive oil changes, hair serums, or supplements without diagnosis usually do not solve chronic hair loss.
* Sleep quality also strongly affects hair cycling and fatigue.
Since your symptoms are chronic and affecting quality of life, a detailed online consultation with review of your history, scalp pattern, menstrual history, and lab work can help identify the exact root cause and create a proper long-term hair recovery plan instead of repeated temporary supplementation.
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Greetings.
I am sorry you are going through this unpleasant experience.
This long term complaints with hairloss needs proper evaluation. Not just vitamin deficiency can cause hairloss. There are many more reason to it.
I need to examine the area and pattern of hairloss to comment more on this.
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Kindly book for an online consultation.
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Take high protein diet, zinc supplements, use selsun green shampoo twice a week for hair wash.
Massage hair with some lukewarm natural hair oil at least once in a week or 10 days.
Stay stress free.
Get thyroid function tests, hemoglobin done and share results.
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Tumour marker test...psychiatrist consultation..
T biotin 1 od for 1mnth
Good hair hygiene..
Need full body tests to rule out infections...may be tb...bre ...parasitic infestation if any...hiv hbsag vdrl....low hemoglobin level..tft..your hydration and hormone status too needed...heart status too...
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Hair fall with weakness for years can be due to iron deficiency, low Vitamin D/B12, thyroid issues, PCOS/hormonal imbalance, stress, poor nutrition or sometimes genetic causes. Since symptoms returned after stopping iron, deficiency may still be present.
You should consult a dermatologist first (for hair fall evaluation) and also a physician/gynecologist if periods are irregular or weakness is significant.
Useful tests:
* CBC
* Serum ferritin & iron profile
* Vitamin D
* Vitamin B12
* TSH (thyroid)
* HbA1c/sugar
* If periods irregular/acne/hair growth: PCOS hormone profile
Do not restart supplements blindly without tests, because treatment depends on the exact deficiency/cause.
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Hair fall and weakness like this are linked to issues like iron deficiency, thyroid imbalance, vitamin deficiencies or hormonal causes and they are treatable 👍
Book a consultation with me once I’ll guide you on the right tests, possible causes and proper treatment.
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