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What Causes Sudden Severe Hair Fall?

Thank you. I am a 48-yr old female who had very thick healthy hair all my life. Suddenly, about a month ago, I lost about 40% of my hair within a week or two. It just fell out. I have a fairly stressful life, but I have had much more stress in the past and never had this problem. So far, the bloodwork that has been done has yielded no results. I still have some hair falling, but not the same as before. I am very concerned about this and anxious.
Could this be a psychosomatic symptom...
Wed, 27 Apr 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 but severe hairloss is commonly seen if there is a combination of a number of factors and stress plays a major role in this case..

Hairfall can occur due to causes like Androgenic Aloepecia that occurs 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 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..
-You should do breathing exercises, yoga and meditation to alleviate stress..
-Take proper sleep of 7 to 8 hours..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Sudden Severe Hair Fall?

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 but severe hairloss is commonly seen if there is a combination of a number of factors and stress plays a major role in this case.. Hairfall can occur due to causes like Androgenic Aloepecia that occurs 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 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.. -You should do breathing exercises, yoga and meditation to alleviate stress.. -Take proper sleep of 7 to 8 hours.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..