HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Treat Severe Hair Loss Post Typhoid Fever?

i m a female. i had typhoid fever 2 months before. from that time i m losing a lot of hairs, almost bunches of hairs, while washing, combing even while messaging with any oil. my hairs were so heavy but now i have cut it down but still there a lot of hairfall. what should i do. i m very scared of it.
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I would keep a possibility of Telogen effluvium. Telogen is the resting phase of hair growth cycle. After any stressful event e.g medical illnesses like dengue, typhoid etc the hair gets shifted from the growth phase (Anagen) to resting phase (Telogen) which is manifested as increased hair shedding. Telogen usually begin 3 months after the stressful event and can last upto 6 months following which the hair follicle re-enters the growing phase. This is a temporary phase. You should focus on a healthy diet rich in nutrients and vitamins. A good healthy diet aids in faster recovery from telogen

regards
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Typhoid fever


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Treat Severe Hair Loss Post Typhoid Fever?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic I would keep a possibility of Telogen effluvium. Telogen is the resting phase of hair growth cycle. After any stressful event e.g medical illnesses like dengue, typhoid etc the hair gets shifted from the growth phase (Anagen) to resting phase (Telogen) which is manifested as increased hair shedding. Telogen usually begin 3 months after the stressful event and can last upto 6 months following which the hair follicle re-enters the growing phase. This is a temporary phase. You should focus on a healthy diet rich in nutrients and vitamins. A good healthy diet aids in faster recovery from telogen regards