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My wife age 53 years, had covid 19 on 1st May nd got negative on 15th May. she was at home only. from last 10 days , she is experiencing severe hair fall. huge amount of hairs coming out whenever she comb her hair. Is it covid effect, or other issue. please advise what needs to do. She is very worried nd anxious. please advise
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She's suffering from hormonal changes causing Post COVID 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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Hi... She is having post covid hairfall... It's called Telogen Effluvium in medical terms... She ll regain all the hair back in 3-4 months... She needs hair vitamins for the better hair regrowth
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Plz send photographs and do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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