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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Loss

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Posted on Mon, 26 Dec 2016
Question: I am 52 years old man getting 20-25 hair strands falling everyday morning on first combing . Is it normal or I must take extra precaution . This fall gets reduced if I don't work on desktop more in the office. Please advice.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Upto 100-150 hair loss per day is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Its absolutely normal to loose 100-150 hair per day.
If the loss is more than that then you need to be concerned.
No treatment is required for hair loss less than 150 hair per day.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (12 hours later)
Thank You very much Doctor !
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome!!

Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Loss

Brief Answer: Upto 100-150 hair loss per day is normal Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic Its absolutely normal to loose 100-150 hair per day. If the loss is more than that then you need to be concerned. No treatment is required for hair loss less than 150 hair per day. Regards Dr Asmeet