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Hair fall after covid recovery
Hi, i'm a mother of 10 month old baby. Me along with my family members recovered from covid in march and from last few months i along with my husband are having severe hair fall. Massaging with oil is even worsening the hair fall. What should i do to prevent hair fall. Which multivitamin is best to take considering i have a 10 month old baby. Please help
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This is acute telogen effluvium post covid infection. It resolves in approx 6 months.
Medicines are available to hasten recovery.
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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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