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Extensive Hair Fall , Dark Circle Below Eyes

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Posted on Sat, 20 Jun 2020
Question: Extensive Hair Fall, Dark circle below eyes
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding hair fall and dark circles

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to the ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

The most likely reason for excessive hair shedding is significant weight loss and nutritional deficiency. This sudden, precipitous increase in hair fall due to a preceding cause is known as Teligen effluvium. Dark circles too may be due to generalized weight loss, weakness and decreased bodily reserves. So, first and foremost, I suggest you to maintain a healthy nutritious diet with adequate calories, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. You may use minoxidil 5% solution, 1ml, twice daily on scalp. Also I would suggest an oral Iron supplement once a day. For dark circles too, I would suggest you to take oral iron supplement once a day for a few months.

Take care. Let me know if you need any more assistance


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Extensive Hair Fall , Dark Circle Below Eyes

Brief Answer: Regarding hair fall and dark circles Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to the ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern. The most likely reason for excessive hair shedding is significant weight loss and nutritional deficiency. This sudden, precipitous increase in hair fall due to a preceding cause is known as Teligen effluvium. Dark circles too may be due to generalized weight loss, weakness and decreased bodily reserves. So, first and foremost, I suggest you to maintain a healthy nutritious diet with adequate calories, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. You may use minoxidil 5% solution, 1ml, twice daily on scalp. Also I would suggest an oral Iron supplement once a day. For dark circles too, I would suggest you to take oral iron supplement once a day for a few months. Take care. Let me know if you need any more assistance Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.