Suggest Ways To Prevent Hair Fall

Posted on Sat, 5 Dec 2015

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Question : Hello,

My wife is experiencing heavy hair fall.

Please suggest.. See photo.

Age.. 27 F

Regards
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Answered by Dr. Sonia Raina (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamin supplements, thyroid profile test to be done

Detailed Answer:
Hello, greetings!
Hair fall can be due to a variety of reasons such as vitamin deficiences, stress, use of chemicals or heat, dandruff or even thyroid problems.
Around 50-100 strands of hair falling is considered normal. More than this should be treated accordingly.
I would recommend the following steps:-
1. Stop use of any harsh chemicals such as heat perming or heat styling.
2. If she is suffering from dandruff she should use a KETOCONAZOLE 1% shampoo on alternate days. Avoid oiling or overbrushing of hair.
3. Take Tablet BIOTIN FORTE everyday once after dinner.
4. Eat a protein rich diet including egg whites, pulses along with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
5. Take a Vitamin C 500 mg tablet every alternate day after breakfast for 3 months.
6. Also, I would recommend to get a thyroid profile test done to rule out any thyroid problem.
Please get back to me if you have any further queries.
Regards,
Dr. Sonia

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina