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Suggest Remedy For Hair Loss

Hi Doctor, my hair is thin and these days i'm going through lot of stress(less sleep due to work) which is leading to loss of hair when i take head bath. I'm loosing more than 15 strands every time i take head bath. Is it ok if we loose so many strands? I take head bath every second day.Please suggest me and help me how to prevent the hair fall.

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Chris
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Hi Sushmita,

Probably you may be having telogen effluvium.. It may be due to some cause. Most common cause is psychological upsets like anxiety,worries, tension or depression. Other causes may be thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anaemia, other internal diseases,drugs..etc. and you have thyroid dysfunction which might be responsible in your case.

And remember that normal hair fall in adult may be 100 to 150 per day. So, please avoid anxiety related with hair fall.

You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. Blood tests may be done to rule out internal diseases.

You may take biotin containing tablets for long time along with vitamin E cap. Iron and other mineral tablets may be taken.You may apply minoxidil 5% solution on scalp twice a day. Mild herbal shampoo may be done. Have patience for the result. I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Hi Sushmita, Probably you may be having telogen effluvium.. It may be due to some cause. Most common cause is psychological upsets like anxiety,worries, tension or depression. Other causes may be thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anaemia, other internal diseases,drugs..etc. and you have thyroid dysfunction which might be responsible in your case. And remember that normal hair fall in adult may be 100 to 150 per day. So, please avoid anxiety related with hair fall. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. Blood tests may be done to rule out internal diseases. You may take biotin containing tablets for long time along with vitamin E cap. Iron and other mineral tablets may be taken.You may apply minoxidil 5% solution on scalp twice a day. Mild herbal shampoo may be done. Have patience for the result. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD