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General supplements for good skin & hair
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I am 35 y o women , 18 months postpartum. I am blessed with twins but with that comes sleepless nights. Which eventually makes my skin looks dull. Also, the hairfall post partum has reduced but in general hair thinning is there. Skin looks aged with enlarged pores. Too many options available in market. Want to know exactly which supplements r needed, what to use and how to improve general skin and hair and a routine to follow. Want glowy healthy skin and if gain some volume back in hair. Any bloodwork needed ?
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Tab vit d supplement
Tab biotin
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Specific medicine available for good clearance.. for details do direct online consultation with photo
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Hello, Thank you for your query,
Suggestive of Telogen effluvium.
Would like to exmamine and detail history is advisable.
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kindly visit the clinic or do online consultation.
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Specific test and medicine available for better outcomes
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 .
●𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰
●𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 1.5 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳.
●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
●𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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Dr. Palak Sawhney
Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Follow basic skin care routine and use of sunscreen
A lot of products cannot be given during breastfeeding
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Dr. Prerna Gautam
Dermatologist
3 yrs exp
Indore
Kindly consult so that a proper treatment plan can be made for you after proper exam examination
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Ms. Hetal Pathak
Yoga and Naturopathy
6 yrs exp
Vadodara
Hello,
Congratulations on your twins! Sleepless nights and hormonal shifts 18 months postpartum naturally deplete skin radiance and thin out hair roots.
Here is the focused, step-by-step guidance:
1. Priority Blood Tests (Before taking supplements):
# Serum Ferritin & CBC (Low iron stores trigger postpartum hair thinning)
# Vitamin D3 & Vitamin B12 (Crucial for follicle strength and skin glow)
# Thyroid Profile (TSH, FT3, FT4)
2. Core Nutrition & Routine:
Hair & Skin Repair:
Focus on daily antioxidant-rich nutrition (Amla/Vitamin C), soaked chia/pumpkin seeds, and adequate hydration. Avoid random over-the-counter gummies without lab reports.
For Dull Skin & Pores:
Use a mild hydrating cleanser, pure soothing hydrator (like aloe vera with hyaluronic acid), and daily sunscreen. Avoid aggressive chemical peels right now.
For Hair Volume:
Gentle scalp massage with rosemary or botanical oils twice a week to boost blood circulation.
Since every postpartum body recovers differently based on lab reports, a personalized holistic nutrition plan will restore your glow and hair density safely.
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Dr. Thangam V
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Tiruchirappalli
Yes, you can start using multivitamin tablets n omega 3 fatty acids capsule which will eventually help in overall well being an improvement in hair n skin.
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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Need proper evaluation
Consult online
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Dr. Rekhit Gupta
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Sirsa
You need Dermatology consultation
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
Specific medication will improve condition.
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Hemangini Patel
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Kindly consult with a dermatologist for further management.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluation and treatment planning.
Kindly schedule an online consultation with a dermatologist for a comprehensive assessment, prescription, and further guidance.”
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your hair thinning and dull skin eighteen months after having twins are very common, since pregnancy, breastfeeding and broken sleep all draw heavily on your iron, vitamin D and thyroid reserves. At this stage it usually isn't the postpartum hormone shift itself anymore, so guessing with supplements isn't the most useful next step.
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Ask your doctor for ferritin, vitamin D, B12 and thyroid levels before starting anything. Once you know what's actually low, a general multivitamin with biotin can support regrowth alongside enough protein and rest when you can manage it.
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Don't rely on supplements alone if a test comes back low, since treating the actual deficiency works faster. A gynaecologist or dermatologist can confirm which one and guide the right fix.
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