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Suggest Treatment For Hair Fall

Hello,Since January 2011, I have been restricting what I eat, binging and purging on and off. Recently I have noticed clumps of my hair falling out and it is a lot worse when I have a shower. I have been taking specific hair supplements but they don't seem to be helping. In the last couple of weeks I have been eating healthily but the hair loss has not stopped. Do you think that my hair will stop falling out and eventually become thicker again and if so, how long will it take?Many thanks,Sorcha.
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"Hi!
Welcome to Healthcaremagic. com.

I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern.

"Daily shedding of upto 100 hairs is normal .
Excessive hair fall can be due to male pattern baldness, physical or mental stress, anaemia or nutritional deficiency or certain medical conditions like thyroid disorders, low serum ferritin etc.
Take a nutritious and protein rich diet(pulses, milk products, eggs).
Avoid routine application of gels or frequent blow drying of your hair.
Use a sulfate free shampoo for your hair twice a week.
Biotin containing hair supplements can be taken for 3-6 months.


Hope this helps!

Good luck!"
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Fall

Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic. com. I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. Daily shedding of upto 100 hairs is normal . Excessive hair fall can be due to male pattern baldness, physical or mental stress, anaemia or nutritional deficiency or certain medical conditions like thyroid disorders, low serum ferritin etc. Take a nutritious and protein rich diet(pulses, milk products, eggs). Avoid routine application of gels or frequent blow drying of your hair. Use a sulfate free shampoo for your hair twice a week. Biotin containing hair supplements can be taken for 3-6 months. Hope this helps! Good luck!