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Would Hair Loss Incurred During A Head Trauma Grow Back?
I m 58 and fell backwards skipping 2 stairs and landing on the back top left side of my head, I didn t break the fall, it happen too fast. I have plenty of hair, however, if you split my hair on the spot where I landed it is currently bald the side of a 50 cent piece. It s been 5 weeks since that accident -is it possible that my hair will grow back? Should I be applying something on it now? I am great full that the spot isn t any bigger since the bump was half of the size of a goose egg. I did not see my Dr. since I cannot afford the co-pay. Let me know -it s much appreciated.
Thu, 7 Dec 2017
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Hair regrowth depends on the severity of the Injury.
If the hair follicles were damaged, it may take a long while to regrow or not grow at all.
If it was not too severe, it will from back sooner, in 2-3 months.
Massage the area with oil regularly to improve blood circulation and to stimulate hair growth.
Have a healthy diet and maintain good hair hygiene.
Hope this helps. Wish you good health
Thank you for your query.
Hair regrowth depends on the severity of the Injury.
If the hair follicles were damaged, it may take a long while to regrow or not grow at all.
If it was not too severe, it will from back sooner, in 2-3 months.
Massage the area with oil regularly to improve blood circulation and to stimulate hair growth.
Have a healthy diet and maintain good hair hygiene.
Hope this helps. Wish you good health
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