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Postpartum hair fall
Hello doc.. im 31 years old and my bag is 5 months old. My hair is falling alot while combing and hair wash. It's more than normal as elders told it will fall after baby birth. Kindly suggest some medicine and oil.
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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. Mohd Asif
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Mumbai
Yes it does fall after birth in a few, it is normal. This process may last for 6 month to one year. No need to worry they all will come back. If it doesn't or persist I record to visit you dermatologist.
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