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I had covid in may this year but my hair is falling in clumps past few months.I am already applying topical minoxidil 5 since many years as earlier too hair was thinning nd it wrked well for me all these years.Bit now hair is not thinning but falling in huge huge clumps .Got all hormonal test nd ultrasound no problem detected Hair is also greying even new hair growth ..But can there be some other cause apart from hormonal caue the hair falling is not normal rate nd it's been months.I have started finastwride also 2 weeks back as it can be normal androgen senstivity according to one doctor .Apart from this what can I do nd how to know cause .
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Treatment depends on the grade..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia 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. Neeru Bharadwaj
Homoeopath
17 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello
You are suffering from telogen effluvium due to covid which is the temporary shedding of hairs due to many reasons like stress,hormonal imbalance,surgery etc.
This condition involves proper diagnosis including case history and some lab investigations for proper line of treatment.
After diagnosis we give powerdose of homeopathic medicines which eliminates the underlying cause of hairfall and will also boost your immunity.
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Contact privately for constitutional homeo medicines +diet chart + stressfree life.
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Dr. Geoffrey Vaz
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
In addition to medication u can also start with PRP as it will aid in faster recovery and reduce hair loss also. Post Covid hair loss is possible and it takes atleast 3-6 months to stabilize. Consult a Dermatologist for the same
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