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What Causes Severe Hair Loss?

I am 45, healthy otherwise, but having hair loss and have been for a few years. My follicles look fine... had that checked by a dermatologist. I do have ferretin levels that are on the low end (I think 30 or 40?) but I ve been taking chelated iron to no avail for years, and I just added 5000 mgc a day of Biotin... so far not getting better. And my ferretin levels are still low despite more red meat and Iron supplements in addition to a daily vitamin. My hair s consistency is also getting as fine as cotton candy... can barely see a strand when it comes off. Any thoughts?
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain hairfall can occur due to a number of causes like Androgenic Aloepecia caused due to sensitivity of hair follicles to androgenic hormones and genetics while other causes comes under Telogen Efluvium caused by fungal infection,nutritional deficiency, stress, long standing illness, side effects of medicines..
You should consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like hormonal assy, blood tests, trichogram, dermoscopy to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly..
You can be advised to apply 5% Minoxidil lotion over the scalp..
You can be advised to take Biotin and multivitamin supplements..
You can also be advised to take Finesteride orally if there is androgenic aloepesia as it suppresses androgens..
You should massage the scalp with warm coconut oil..
You should take a nutritious diet and drink plenty of water..
You can also discuss about platelet rich plasma and Mesotherapy..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..

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What Causes Severe Hair Loss?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain hairfall can occur due to a number of causes like Androgenic Aloepecia caused due to sensitivity of hair follicles to androgenic hormones and genetics while other causes comes under Telogen Efluvium caused by fungal infection,nutritional deficiency, stress, long standing illness, side effects of medicines.. You should consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like hormonal assy, blood tests, trichogram, dermoscopy to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly.. You can be advised to apply 5% Minoxidil lotion over the scalp.. You can be advised to take Biotin and multivitamin supplements.. You can also be advised to take Finesteride orally if there is androgenic aloepesia as it suppresses androgens.. You should massage the scalp with warm coconut oil.. You should take a nutritious diet and drink plenty of water.. You can also discuss about platelet rich plasma and Mesotherapy.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..