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Heavy Hair Fall Post Typhoid Treatment. Is This Temporary Or Permanent Baldness?

I suffered from typhoid a year ago and i have started loosing sever strans of hairs every day and even my head can be seen blad now i am just 19years old but i wanted to know whether this is temporary or permenent bladness and is this because of high dose of typhoid i had a year ago? Should i consult an dermetologist or not?
Mon, 25 Jun 2012
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Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases 's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
Typhoid or enteric fever is an infection which affects many organ systems of our body like gastrointestinal , liver , skin etc . Hair loss after typhoid is common and sometimes may be severe enough to cause extreme thinning , breakage and bald patches.
It is a known effect, though it's not permanent, one cannot predetermine the exact prognosis in each case. Many patients regrow the hair normally after few months to a year .
But since you are young and this is causing much anxiety to you it's advisable that you consult a dermatologist for confirmation and appropriate diagnosis.
Also a multivitamin supplement daily along with plenty of water and a healthy lifestyle will help you recover the lost health & vitality.
Hope this answers your query.
Regards
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Heavy Hair Fall Post Typhoid Treatment. Is This Temporary Or Permanent Baldness?

Hello, Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. Typhoid or enteric fever is an infection which affects many organ systems of our body like gastrointestinal , liver , skin etc . Hair loss after typhoid is common and sometimes may be severe enough to cause extreme thinning , breakage and bald patches. It is a known effect, though it s not permanent, one cannot predetermine the exact prognosis in each case. Many patients regrow the hair normally after few months to a year . But since you are young and this is causing much anxiety to you it s advisable that you consult a dermatologist for confirmation and appropriate diagnosis. Also a multivitamin supplement daily along with plenty of water and a healthy lifestyle will help you recover the lost health & vitality. Hope this answers your query. Regards