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Could Severe Hair Loss Be Due To Typhoid And What Is The Cure?

hello,,i m kousik,age-19, 7 yrs ago i was suffered from typhoid,now i m suffering major hair loss, is the typhoid responsible for this? and how i get rid from this hair loss problem? and what can i do for new hair growth on bald areas.?? please help me,
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
It seems unlikely that the typhoid fever episode 7 years ago is responsible for your current hair loss. Usually , hair fall after an illness occurred 3-6 months after the illness. Have you had any surgeries/ illnesses in the last 6 months? Did you go on any crash dieting ? These could contribute to your hair loss . It could also be heriditary type of hair loss. Treatment depends on the assessment of the type of hair loss. You could benefit from oral biotin supplements and topical 5% minoxidil solution applied twice a day.
Take care.
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Could Severe Hair Loss Be Due To Typhoid And What Is The Cure?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. It seems unlikely that the typhoid fever episode 7 years ago is responsible for your current hair loss. Usually , hair fall after an illness occurred 3-6 months after the illness. Have you had any surgeries/ illnesses in the last 6 months? Did you go on any crash dieting ? These could contribute to your hair loss . It could also be heriditary type of hair loss. Treatment depends on the assessment of the type of hair loss. You could benefit from oral biotin supplements and topical 5% minoxidil solution applied twice a day. Take care.