Extreme hair fall after typhoid

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Asked for Female, 24 Years

I was diagnosed with typhoid in January and recovered in 10 days but since then I am facing severe hair fall. Can you please suggest some medicine to reduce the hair fall? And to promote hair health.

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Dr. Sandeep Gera

Dermatologist 9 yrs exp Panipat

Hi, Having hair loss after a disease like typhoid is common. This condition is also known as telogen effluvium. Usually such hair fall is self limiting and recovers on its own in few months. But if you are having excessive hair loss, treatment can be given.

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Dr. Sonal Chavan Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sonal Chavan

Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Pune

Sure.hair fall post any illness is common.it can be very effectively treated and regrowth can be seen.kindly consult me online for detailed discussion and treatment

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