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I am a 30 year old woman, 5 feet 6 in. tall and I weight 90 lbs. my diet is not great i usually eat a small package of oatmeal in the morning and when I have time I will eat something at the end of the day. My hair is falling a lot every time I comb it, I was told it is a symptoms of Malnutrition is that true? or is there something else that will cause the hair loss.
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Well, effective treatments for some types of hair loss are available. But some hair loss is permanent. If your hair loss is caused by an underlying disease, treatment for that disease will be necessary. This may include drugs to reduce inflammation and suppress your immune system, such as prednisone. But also, 2 medications are used for treatment and include minoxidil and Finasteride. If there is no success with these then hair transplant or restoration surgery can make the most of the hair you have left.
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What Causes Excessive Hair Loss?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Well, effective treatments for some types of hair loss are available. But some hair loss is permanent. If your hair loss is caused by an underlying disease, treatment for that disease will be necessary. This may include drugs to reduce inflammation and suppress your immune system, such as prednisone. But also, 2 medications are used for treatment and include minoxidil and Finasteride. If there is no success with these then hair transplant or restoration surgery can make the most of the hair you have left. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.