If my nails stop growing and I notice baby hair falling out, does it mean alopecia? I was diagnosed with Telogen effluvium in August after my hair started falling out rapidly in June.
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Hairfall is not due to one single cause. There are many conditions which can cause extreme hair loss and thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause of hair fall with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes maybe nutritional deficiency, hormonal causes like androgenic alopecia also called pattern baldness, hypothyroidism, telogeun effluvium etc. Unless we find and c,read the cause there is no point in giving non specific treatment. Also one should refrain from home remedies as it does not give any relief from hairfall. Oil and shampoos do not have any effect on hair growth as they are not absorbed in the skin.Please contact me using online consultation for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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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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As your nail and hair are affected, it seems more like nutritional deficiency. It could be iron, protein and biotin deficiency.
As you already have a history of stress induced telogen effluvium, these signs are likely to be because of this fact
Kindly take a professional help to correct your deficiencies so you can get a proper treatment
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