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What Causes Dry And Brittle Hair After Hospitalization For Viral Infection?
Dr. Rynne, Back in June 2016, I was hospitalized for 1 week with an undetermined serious virus that really attacked my immune system. I had constant fever, very weak , I was given Levoflacin , 1- 750 mg for 14 days & Zovirax, 800 mg 2 x a day for a severe ulcerated throat for 14 days. At the time, I was released from the hospital my bangs especially were dry, brittle, & crinkled. To this day, all my hair continues to be dry, brittle, & losing hair. What can be causing this & what treatment should be taken to get my hair looking healthy again & stop hair loss ?
Tue, 19 Mar 2019
Hi,
Hair loss and other changes can occur as a result of serious medical illness, it is called telogen effluvium.
Normally it lasts only a few weeks or months after the acute illness. The fact that hair loss is continuing implies that there may be another cause. It would be best to see a dermatologist for assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Hair loss and other changes can occur as a result of serious medical illness, it is called telogen effluvium.
Normally it lasts only a few weeks or months after the acute illness. The fact that hair loss is continuing implies that there may be another cause. It would be best to see a dermatologist for assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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