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Hair fall after covid
I recovered from covid first week of May but now from one month I am facing terrible hair fall. Took blood test and proper diet still hair fall is happening. What can I do?
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This is acute telogen effluvium post covid infection. It usually resolves in 6 months. Medicines are available to treat it.
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consult a dermatologist with photographs for treatment
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protein rich diet recommended
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing post COVID Telogen effluvium causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Dr. Govind S Mittal
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. Greetings. Hair loss can have a variety of reasons and needs to be analysed in detail with respect to history and examination.
Mostly likely, you are having Post Covid Hair loss in the form of Acute Telogen Effluvium. This usually improves in about 3 months.
Pls see a qualified dermatologist near you in person so as to help you with
1. Detailed history
2. Direct examination and hair pull test
3. Trichoscopy / hair microscopy
4. Blood tests if needed.
This is routinely followed by most hair practitioners/ dermatologists including our centre.
This would definitely help in coming to a conclusion about your hair fall.
Regards. Dr Govind S Mittal. Therapeia Skin Hair and ENT centre, Bengaluru.
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
You will need certain hair supplements and medicines for quick recovery.
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Kindly consult online
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