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POST COVID ACNE AND HAIRFALL
Got tested positive for covid last month. Currently facing acnes and hairfall issues. My doctor prescribed steroids for a shorter duration during my covid times. For the past three weeks, I have hairfall and acne issues
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Very common after covid. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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This could be telogen effluvium in which abrupt onset hair fall occurs after a febrile illness. It will settle in 4-6 months and hair will grow back.
Did you get acne after treatment?
If yes then it is acneiforn eruption which is treatable.
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consult a dermatologist with photographs for better evaluation and treatment
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eat protein rich diet, lots of greens.
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Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Temporary hair loss is normal after a fever or illness
Fever is a common symptom of COVID-19. A few months after having a high fever or recovering from an illness, many people see noticeable hair loss. While many people think of this as hair loss, it's actually hair shedding called telogen effluvium. A reversible condition in which hair falls out after a stressful experience. acne also can b coz of the steroid use. It will stabilise with medication and will take time. Consult a Dermatologist for the same.
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avoid junk food and hydrate well. have a high protein diet to improve your hair loss.
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