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Sudden too much hair fall
Respected sir/madam,
I am facing suddenly alot of hair fall it's almost about a month now, I am scared to comb my hair because of the hair fall out my head without having any stress or dandruff issue. Can you please tell me what is it and why it is happening because I am facing like a 500 to 1000 hair strands fall out if I wash or comb my hair.
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia 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 more photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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There are multiple causes of hair fall like hormonal, drugs, thyroid problems, nutritional deficiencies, stress, dieting, sudden weight loss, acute febrile illness in past few months etc
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consult a dermatologist for detail evaluation and treatment.
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protein rich diet recommended
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This could be Seborrheic dermatitis. It is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, red skin and stubborn dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis can also affect oily areas of the body, such as the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids and chest. Seborrheic dermatitis generally can cause hair loss. However, excessive scratching can injure your hair follicles, resulting in some hair loss. Consult a Dermatologist for the same. The hair loss can be controlled once the dandruff is taken care of. Consult a Dermatologist for the same.
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Avoid OTC products. Maintain a high protein diet. Dont oil ur scalp
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