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Suggest Remedy For Hair Fall & Oily Scalp

my hairfall is excessive, and my scalp is very oily. i am afraid to grow even medium size hairs due to excessive hair fall . my age is only 19 years . i have to shampoo my hair everyday. i use head nd shouelders hair fall shampoo . i haven't consulted a doctor . what do i neemed to do?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Helo,
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), childbirth, crash dieting, weight loss,etc which you would have about 3 - 6 months prior to onset of hair fall.
It could also be due to underlying anaemia and thyroid abnormalities.
You need to check your hemoglobin levels, serum ferritin levels and thyroid status.
Please have a good diet including green leafy vegetables, eggs, dates.
Your shampooing habits seem fine.
You could also take supplements containing biotin which will strengthen your hair.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.

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Suggest Remedy For Hair Fall & Oily Scalp

Helo, 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), childbirth, crash dieting, weight loss,etc which you would have about 3 - 6 months prior to onset of hair fall. It could also be due to underlying anaemia and thyroid abnormalities. You need to check your hemoglobin levels, serum ferritin levels and thyroid status. Please have a good diet including green leafy vegetables, eggs, dates. Your shampooing habits seem fine. You could also take supplements containing biotin which will strengthen your hair. Hope this helps you. Take care.