Suggest Treatment For Thinning Of Hair Post Child Birth

Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016

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Question : Am a 26 yr old female with a 2 yr old daughter who has been exclusively breastfed till date...for the past 2-3 months i have been experiencing terrible hair shedding in full length...their is no breakage but the entire hair falls off from the root with a root bulb at the end...can u plz explain the possible causes of such extreme hair loss n suggest me treatment as well...am i going through telogen effluvium phase?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Telogen effluvium

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Yes it is telogen effluvium
The stress also adds on leading to increased haie fall.
You can use 5 % minoxidil lotion twice daily for 6 months.
This will increase blood supply to hair bulb and strengthen them.
Take protein rich diet.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

Plz suggest a good brand for minoxidil lotion...and will the already shed hair come back?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tugain

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can buy Tugain or Rogaine.
Yes new hair will grow as well as old will get strengthened.

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee