Postpartum Hair Loss

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I am a mother of 3 months old baby, from past 10 days i am facing extreme hair loss. Eventhough the hair loss is common in this period, i feel this is extreme. I am taking calcium(shecal 500) and iron (autrin) tablets regularly. Kindly help me with the medicine to reduce the hairfall

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Dr. Palak Deshmukh

Dermatologist 14 yrs exp Pune

This condition is known as telogen effluvium which is common post partum, after intense illness, deficiencies, poor diet and stress. Although it is self limiting but it may require treatment if hairfall is more than 100 hair a day. Kindly consult for proper diagnosis and management.

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Dr. Radhika Khurana

Dermatologist 11 yrs exp Panchkula

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Yes its common to happen Consult a dermatologist for proper evaluation Thyroid , vitamin d , b12 deficiency can lead to such problems

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