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Oily hair and hair loss
Hi doctors ... I've been tested positive for COVID and recovered at home with few medications and got negative in a week time ...
It's been a month now that I've got negative report.
So coming to my case,
Since 1 week I'm having oily hair even though I haven't applied any oil .. it's becoming oily by itself ... when I comb I felt like I'm losing few hairs ... usually I have very think hair but I feel like it's going thin since 1 week and it's all Happend in a week time ... I wash hair twice a week .... with in very short duration it became very different... all of a sudden it became full oily and smooth ...
am I going to lose my hair ? I had headache which is post COVID symptom, is this the reason? What should I do ...
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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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This condition is called Telogen Effluvium. It's a reversible condition in which hair falls out after a stressful experience.
The stress pushes large numbers of hair follicles into a resting phase. Within a few months, those hairs can fall out. Types of stress can include any hormonal issues like thyroid or a major illness like Covid. It's a reversible condition but needs to b treated to prevent further hair loss. Consult a Dermatologist to prevent further progression of the same.
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