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Hair fall after Dengue
Hello Dr,
I have suffered hair fall after Dengue fever.
Dengue causes hair fall?
Please advise me how to stop hair fall.
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Post dengue 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. Abigail
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes, any severe illness, stress, surgery, trauma can cause a condition called telogen effluvium. Usually seen 3 to 4 months after the episode. Let us know the duration and also pictures is you have localised thinning of hair
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Pune
Post any intense illnesses like typhoid, malaria, dengue, chickengunya and covid etc can cause excessive hairfall known as telogen effluvium.
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Dr Hitesh Viradiya
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Surat
Yes it causes severe specific treatment available for complete cure
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed prescription and further management
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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