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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Fall

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Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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Question : Hair Fall
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
cause need to be determined and treated

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

Hair fall is a common problem these days. There are thousands of causes for hair fall. one needs to find out the cause for it and treat it accordingly.

The most common causes are stress, hypothyroidism, local scalp conditions like seborrhoea and psoriasis, and several others.

We need to determine the level of hair fall as well. If the hair fall is more than 100 strands a day, then it is concerning.

Do you have pre-existing medical illnesses? Are you on any medications?

Please let me know in detail about the onset, duration of the hair fall problem.

I would be glad to help you further.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Fall

Brief Answer: cause need to be determined and treated Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Hair fall is a common problem these days. There are thousands of causes for hair fall. one needs to find out the cause for it and treat it accordingly. The most common causes are stress, hypothyroidism, local scalp conditions like seborrhoea and psoriasis, and several others. We need to determine the level of hair fall as well. If the hair fall is more than 100 strands a day, then it is concerning. Do you have pre-existing medical illnesses? Are you on any medications? Please let me know in detail about the onset, duration of the hair fall problem. I would be glad to help you further.