Hair Loss Post Pregnancy

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Hair Loss Post Pregnancy - Biotin Intake

Asked for Male, 35 Years

Hi. My wife breastfeed my 5mth baby currently. After delivery she is having heavy hair loss which make her bald in front and top(she used to have hair loss problems before also). Can she take Biotin capsules(10000MCG) to stop hair loss?. How effective will that be or any other medication she can take while continue to breastfeed baby. She is very much stressed and depressed about this about this. Also one end she want to breastfeed and another she is afraid if biotin will have some side effects. Please advise if any other recommendations, if you have?Thank you very much..

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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing 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. P.Navaneetha Reddy Dermatologist 10 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. P.Navaneetha Reddy

Dermatologist 10 yrs exp Hyderabad

Biotin don't help all types of hair fall....treatment various from person to person and we need to evaluate the cause...take dermatologist consultation for her