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Procapil discontinuation effects
Hi Doctor,
Having been recovered from Jaundice 2 months before. My friend is facing huge amount of hairfall.
When consultanting a doctor she recommended to use procapil based solution. Hence she is just 23 years old. Need suggestions on procapil side-effects and discontinuing effect. Kindly help us
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It’s completely safe and she can use it for 6 months . Alond with that the patient must concentrate on proper nutritious diet and sleep . Recovery from this condition Telogen effluvium will take approximately 3 months.
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It is telogen effluvium, may happen after jaundice.
Oral supplements show the best result as nutrition to hair follicle is through blood supply only.
Rule out anaemia/iron deficiency.
Consult for online consultation.
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Improve nutrition by balanced diet,
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take lots of fruits, nuts, salad .
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing 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. Enosh Steward
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Vadodara
The thing you are talking about is telogen effluvium, which is common after jaundice. You can continue with procapil no issues
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you can also take minox 2% and.multivitd for few months to balance things. further can check you via online consultation to get an exact idea om the amount of hair fall and treatment required
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Dr. Deepti Rana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
U can use
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Cosmetologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Continue it, wl reduce hair fall, believe ur doctor
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