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What Causes Falling Of Eye Lashes And Head Hair During Pregnancy?

Hello, my partner is 6 months pregnant and during the past few days we have noticed her eye lashes have started to fall out. In addition to this whilst at work some of her head hair has fallen out. is there any reason for this and if so is it something to worry about?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.
Please do notworry.
This type of hair fall is common during pregnancy.
Adding adequate proteins, iron and Calcium supplements and Biotin And Omega 3 supplements will be of help.
This relative deficiency of nutrients occurs during pregnancy and lactation period due to increased demands of these nutrients during this period.
This is for the time being, please use good quality supplements, and problem will reduce, and later on hair growth will take place,
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
Dr Purushottam
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What Causes Falling Of Eye Lashes And Head Hair During Pregnancy?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. Please do notworry. This type of hair fall is common during pregnancy. Adding adequate proteins, iron and Calcium supplements and Biotin And Omega 3 supplements will be of help. This relative deficiency of nutrients occurs during pregnancy and lactation period due to increased demands of these nutrients during this period. This is for the time being, please use good quality supplements, and problem will reduce, and later on hair growth will take place, I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health. Dr Purushottam