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How To Control Hair Fall After Typhoid Fever?

Hi,My name is Karthik and 24 years of age. Today (16-12-13) i am suffering from typhoid fever. I heard from my friends and relatives that my hair will fall down as soon as possible. So they are asking me to consult doctor's again. I am having this hair fall problem at the normal stage but after hearing this I am very scared about it. I am sure it should not continue so please help me doctor's
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Hair loss after typhoid is the result of telogen effluvium. Telogen is the resting phase of hair growth cycle. After any stressful event e.g medical illness like dengue, typhoid etc the hair gets shifted from the growth phase (anagen) to resting phase (telogen) which is manifested as increased shedding. Telogen usually begin 3 months after the stressful event and can last upto 6 months following which the hair follicle re-enters the growing phase.

A good healthy diet post recovery from typhoid would be beneficial in reversing the hair loss

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How To Control Hair Fall After Typhoid Fever?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Hair loss after typhoid is the result of telogen effluvium. Telogen is the resting phase of hair growth cycle. After any stressful event e.g medical illness like dengue, typhoid etc the hair gets shifted from the growth phase (anagen) to resting phase (telogen) which is manifested as increased shedding. Telogen usually begin 3 months after the stressful event and can last upto 6 months following which the hair follicle re-enters the growing phase. A good healthy diet post recovery from typhoid would be beneficial in reversing the hair loss regards