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Regarding extreme hair loss
My girlfriend has been experiencing significant hair loss for the past year, and her hair has also become thinner. This has caused her a lot of stress. Please suggest some remedies to help stop her hair loss
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First, de-escalate the stress situations
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Avoid stress, adequate water, good protein intake food like chicken, boiled egg
Rule out thyroid disease, vitamin d3 deficiency or other vitamins like biotin
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I understand your concern. Hair fall and thinning can have many causes. In your case, since you are a young female, iron deficiency is often a common reason. Iron is very important for healthy hair, so this should be ruled out first. It is also important to check if there is any local infection on the scalp. You should get your hemoglobin level and iron profile teste.
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For hair health, nutrients like iron, zinc, vitamin C, and selenium are very important. You can take these as supplements or include them in your diet naturally.
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Since you mentioned that this has been going on for about a year, I strongly recommend consulting a doctor for proper evaluation and guidance.
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We need to find the cause of the hairfall first . You may need to get a CBC , iron profile, serum vitamin D and B12 levels. And then consult a dermatologist or a physician
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In the mean time you can follow these :-
1- avoiding washing her hair more than 2 times a week
2- using a microfibres towel instead of a cotton one
3- not to keep oil in her hair for more than an hour
4- topical serum containing Redensyl, capitulation,procapil. (wishcare hair growth serum , ordinary multipeptide serum etc)
5- A well balanced diet (with protein , omega and vitamin C and B complex)
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Hot hair oil apply regularly before bath
Regular combing
T biotin1 od for 1 mnth
Good balanced diet.
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Add vitamin H(biotin)/iron
Rule out dandruff (commonly)
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scarring or non-scarring alopecia?
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check blood
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Haur fall has multiple reasons .it can be evaluated by an expert and accordingly easily controlled.
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Consult superspecialist like dermatologist or homeopathy
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Treatment depends on underlying cause, which requires good history and clinical evaluation along with relevant tests.
Common causes are recent infections like viral fever, typhoid, protein deficiency
General malnutrition, dandruff, scalp infections.
I would advise her to consult a dermatologist physically .
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Please consult for further evaluation.
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You can try tablet Hairbless 1 tab after breakfast
It gives great results
Keep scalp clear from any buildup and try to wash hair every 3 days
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Hair loss for one year with visible thinning is not just cosmetic and should be evaluated properly.
In women, the most common causes are nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalance, chronic stress, thyroid issues, and iron deficiency. Stress itself can worsen and prolong hair fall, creating a vicious cycle.
The good news: most causes are reversible once identified.
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Most Common Causes to Rule Out
• Low ferritin / iron deficiency (very common in women)
• Vitamin D deficiency
• Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Thyroid imbalance (TSH)
• Chronic stress / telogen effluvium
• PCOS or hormonal imbalance (if periods are irregular)
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Basic Blood Tests
• CBC
• Serum Ferritin
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B12
• TSH
Hair treatment without correcting these will not work.
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Nutrition
• Adequate protein daily (eggs, dairy, legumes, nuts)
• Iron-rich foods (green vegetables, dates, jaggery)
• Fruits and vegetables for micronutrients
Hair Care
• Avoid tight hairstyles, heat styling, and harsh shampoos
• Use a mild, sulfate-free shampoo
• Do not oil aggressively or scratch scalp
Supplements
• Start supplements only after blood tests
• Random hair vitamins often waste time and money
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Stress Management (Very Important)
• Chronic stress alone can cause severe hair shedding
• Proper sleep, light exercise, and reassurance help recovery
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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Please consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Have Vitamin B12 and Iron
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Dr. Krishna Pandey
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1 yrs exp
Lucknow
Chronic diffuse hair loss in women is commonly telogen effluvium or androgenetic alopecia, often associated with iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, or nutritional/vitamin deficiencies, and requires CBC, serum ferritin, TSH, vitamin B12/D levels, and dermatology evaluation.
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Check thyroid,vit d3 vitb12
Cbc
Start tab evion
Tab biotin
Consult online will guide you further
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get multivitamin levels done and have a follow up
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Pradeep Bhati
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11 yrs exp
Jaipur
If she changed her residence place or change place due to work profile because of water change hair fall is common or due to dandruff or due to minerals deficiency
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
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37 yrs exp
Mumbai
Check vitamin D
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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