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Suggest Treatment For Hair Fall And Brittle Nails

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Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Question: During early fall my hair tends to shed and my nails become brittle. This only happens during the seasons change and is not extreme but I do notice it. Is this common during different seasons?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly vitamin D deficiency

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible Vitamin D deficiency.
The seasonal variation may suggest a moderate to severe deficiency.
I suggest testing a vitamin d level to confirm this.
If found, supplements can be initiated.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Fall And Brittle Nails

Brief Answer: Possibly vitamin D deficiency Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible Vitamin D deficiency. The seasonal variation may suggest a moderate to severe deficiency. I suggest testing a vitamin d level to confirm this. If found, supplements can be initiated. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal