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Extensive hair fall post covid
Post covid infection in April this year I recovered by Mid-May, however from 12-June onwards I am having extensive hair fall and insomnia. Is this due to covid? I am not taking any multivitamins now. Please can you suggest which medicines can help me overcome this health issue of extensive hair fall and insomnia? Also are there any multivitamins that needs to be taken for full recovery post covid, pls advice.
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This could be acute telogen effluvium post covid infection. It usually settles in 6 months. Hair will grow back. Medicines are available to fasten recovery and promote hair regrowth.
Next Steps
consult a dermatologist with photographs for treatment
Health Tips
protein rich diet recommended
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Post COVID 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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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Post covid hair loss is a problem faced by many patients, it is massive and may seem alarming but it is temporary and reversible ,so if proper treatment is taken regrowth of the hair lost is possible
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Please consult with me on practo for thorough examination on video call in order for me to start the appropriate treatment as early as possible
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Dr. Jeetendra Khatuja
Aesthetic Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Post Covid Hair Fall is very common problem that we have noticed recently. The reason for this Hair Fall is both Mental stress and Physical stress that you go through during Covid . Also medicines that you take can cause hair loss.
Next Steps
We have to check how severe is Hair fall and prescribe Treatment plan accordingly. Plus we need to do Blood tests to check for Vitamin Deficiency. Taking random multivitamins with proper diagnosis may not help much.
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Best treatment to strengthen Hair Roots for complete and sustainable Recovery is PRP with Microneedling. Read about this treatment on our Instagram page : @drjeetendrakhatuja
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