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Have Hair Loss. Hair Is Thinner Now. What Could Be The Reason For The Condition?

hi, i have been loosing ALOT of hair for the last few months. My hair use to take 20 minutes to dry with a blow dryer. Now after washing it takes less than 5 minutes to dry by itself (very thin) can see thru it. I have long hair to the middle of my back and am unable to wear it down because of this. Do you know what could be causing this?
posted on Sun, 7 Jul 2013
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Hi,
There are few causes for having loss of hair, local and systemic.
If there is some infection on scalp like dandruff, seborrhic dermatitis, fungal infection, all these may cause hair fall.
Rule out,
Hypothyroid,
Anemia.
consult dermatologist and get examined.
After all reports he will go for specific treatment.
Take high nourishing diet.
Take multi-vitamin supplements and Iron.
Do regular hair wash with branded shampoo.
Avoid hair remain more wet.
avoid stress.
Ok and take care.
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Have Hair Loss. Hair Is Thinner Now. What Could Be The Reason For The Condition?

Hi, There are few causes for having loss of hair, local and systemic. If there is some infection on scalp like dandruff, seborrhic dermatitis, fungal infection, all these may cause hair fall. Rule out, Hypothyroid, Anemia. consult dermatologist and get examined. After all reports he will go for specific treatment. Take high nourishing diet. Take multi-vitamin supplements and Iron. Do regular hair wash with branded shampoo. Avoid hair remain more wet. avoid stress. Ok and take care.