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Is It Safe To Use The Cap VB7,astymin And Folifast Lotion For Hair Loss Problem?

hi, I am a patient of ulcerative colitis and hypothyroidism . Recently I am having so much of hair loss that I am feeling depressed . I met a dermatologist who recommended me cap VB7 forte,astymin M forte,folifast lotion. Can I have these medicines safely with my other problems
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Severe hair loss over few months is called telogen effluvium.
It is a hair loss pattern usually triggered by a physical illness (like viral fever, typhoid fever, hepatitis, etc), anaemia, hypothyroidism, crash dieting, surgery, weight loss and childbirth which you would have about 3 - 6 months prior to onset of hair fall.
You have mentioned that you have hypothyroidism. Please make sure that TSH levels are in the normal range.
You could check your hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels to rule out anaemia. If found anaemic, please address the issue.
You could continue the tablets that you have mentioned.
However, in my opinion, you could substitute Folifast hair tincture with a lotion containing 2 % minoxidil.
The hair cycle will take 4- 6 months to revert back to normal.
Please have a good diet including green leafy vegetables, eggs, dates.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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Is It Safe To Use The Cap VB7,astymin And Folifast Lotion For Hair Loss Problem?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Severe hair loss over few months is called telogen effluvium. It is a hair loss pattern usually triggered by a physical illness (like viral fever, typhoid fever, hepatitis, etc), anaemia, hypothyroidism, crash dieting, surgery, weight loss and childbirth which you would have about 3 - 6 months prior to onset of hair fall. You have mentioned that you have hypothyroidism. Please make sure that TSH levels are in the normal range. You could check your hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels to rule out anaemia. If found anaemic, please address the issue. You could continue the tablets that you have mentioned. However, in my opinion, you could substitute Folifast hair tincture with a lotion containing 2 % minoxidil. The hair cycle will take 4- 6 months to revert back to normal. Please have a good diet including green leafy vegetables, eggs, dates. Hope this helps you. Take care.