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Excessive hair fall
I suffered from typhoid in august 1st week and since october i am facing excessive hair loss...i hasve lost half of my hair...and still loosing it...Please help in order to cure this.
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia 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 more photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Need to see the pics of scalp if there is some associated disease process causing hair fall
Do video consultation for proper evaluation and treatment
Maintain proper healthy diet with a healthy life style
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Dr. Ch.Suneetha
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hair fall of this type is called Telogen effluvium. This condition is reversible.You will be given hair supplements and hair solution which helps in controlling hair fall.Please do video consultation for further management.
Health Tips
Do not use heat appliances to dry your hair
Do not comb on wet scalp
Use a mild shampoo
Do not undergo hair styling procedures
Advised to take nutritious food
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