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What Causes Severe Hair Loss?
Question: Hello Dr,
I am a female, Age 25. I have too much hair fall these days and my hair has become so thin(literally scalp can be visible some places). I am loosing my confidence and literally going to depression because of hair loss. No one in my family has hair problems. I was on a crash diet for an year which resulted this I feel. Could you please suggest me what kind of tests I should undergo to know any vitamin/mineral deficiency causing this? Will there be any other reasons for this problem? How do I take it further?
I am a female, Age 25. I have too much hair fall these days and my hair has become so thin(literally scalp can be visible some places). I am loosing my confidence and literally going to depression because of hair loss. No one in my family has hair problems. I was on a crash diet for an year which resulted this I feel. Could you please suggest me what kind of tests I should undergo to know any vitamin/mineral deficiency causing this? Will there be any other reasons for this problem? How do I take it further?
Brief Answer:
Most probably telogen effluvium due to crash diet, go for certain tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcare magic
I can understand your concern.
You have most probably developed telogen effluvium due to crash dieting.
Don't worry as it will resolve in 4-6 months.
As hair fall is commonly associated with anaemia and thyroid disorders I would recommend you to go for the following tests to rule these diseases: haemoglobin, serum vitamin B 12 levels, serum ferritin levels and thyroid function tests.
Meanwhile in such cases I recommend my patients to take hair supplements like tablet follihair or tablet keraglo XXXXXXX daily for atleast 6 months.
These are prescription medicines and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Most probably telogen effluvium due to crash diet, go for certain tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcare magic
I can understand your concern.
You have most probably developed telogen effluvium due to crash dieting.
Don't worry as it will resolve in 4-6 months.
As hair fall is commonly associated with anaemia and thyroid disorders I would recommend you to go for the following tests to rule these diseases: haemoglobin, serum vitamin B 12 levels, serum ferritin levels and thyroid function tests.
Meanwhile in such cases I recommend my patients to take hair supplements like tablet follihair or tablet keraglo XXXXXXX daily for atleast 6 months.
These are prescription medicines and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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