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I suffer with significant hair loss for a long period of time. Please give me a solution to reduce it.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

In the past week, I have been having severe hair fall. Whenever I tug my hand into the hair I will get about 10 to 20 strands of hair. Hair loss during combing and showering is even too severe. My hair growth is very slow. I have significant hair fall for a long period of time. My hair has become half of what I used to have, or even lesser. It breaks my heart to see my hair falling out so much.

Answered by Dr. Shama Naaz

Education:

DDVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shama is a skilled Dermatologist specializing in cosmetic surgery and clinical dermatology. She has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as performing advanced aesthetic procedures such as chemical peels, Botox, and laser treatments. Known for her precision and patient-focused care, Dr. Shama is committed to enhancing skin health and helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals.

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Hi,

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Hair loss can occur due to nutritional deficiency, acute illness, stress& anxiety, thyroid disorders, anemia, hereditary or hormonal problems. So eat a healthy diet rich in vitamin B7 like nuts, seed, green vegetables, eggs, sweet potato. If you have any other medical condition like anemia(low hemoglobin) or low or high thyroid hormones , you should seek treatment for these. If you were suffering from any acute illness like dengue fever or typhoid or malaria etc, after getting well, you will notice your hair growing back again after few months. If you have a widening of middle part, may be hormonal cause. If you have round patches of hair loss, it probably due to some autoimmune disease. So it’s necessary that you send a clear photograph of your scalp for further evaluation.

Answered by Dr. Shama Naaz
Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At December 8, 2020
Reviewed At August 29, 2023

Education:

DDVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shama is a skilled Dermatologist specializing in cosmetic surgery and clinical dermatology. She has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as performing advanced aesthetic procedures such as chemical peels, Botox, and laser treatments. Known for her precision and patient-focused care, Dr. Shama is committed to enhancing skin health and helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

DDVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shama is a skilled Dermatologist specializing in cosmetic surgery and clinical dermatology. She has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as performing advanced aesthetic procedures such as chemical peels, Botox, and laser treatments. Known for her precision and patient-focused care, Dr. Shama is committed to enhancing skin health and helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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