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What Is The Cause And Treatmemt For Hair Fall After Treatment Of TB?
Question: Hi...m 22 yr old female I was on stomach tuberculosis treatment lst 9 months....during dat phase my health improved....my hairfal stopped completely...bt nw aftr 3 months of stopping treatment m suffering frm hairfall I loose around 200 strands a day...m worried can it b a aftreffects of tuberculosis drugs...help me
Brief Answer:
Could be due to nutritional deficiency
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
The cause of hair fall is unlikely to be due to direct side effects of anti-tubercular treatment.
Following could be the contributing causes
1. Malnutrition: Its quite common in TB and also due to reduced appetite due to treatment
2. Micronutritient deficiency: Deficiency of copper and vitamin E could predispose to it
3. Lack of adequate sleep
4. Stress and anxiety
5. Presence of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis or dandruff
I would suggest you the following
1. Iron and multivitamin supplements
2. Use of antidandruff shampoo once a week
3. Scalp massage: Equal mixture of coconut oil, olive oil and almond oil. To this add the liquid contents of Evion capsule (Vitamin E). Massage the scalp with this before retiring to bed.
4. Eat well balanced nutritive diet
5. Plenty of oral fluids
6. Adequate sleep
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Could be due to nutritional deficiency
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
The cause of hair fall is unlikely to be due to direct side effects of anti-tubercular treatment.
Following could be the contributing causes
1. Malnutrition: Its quite common in TB and also due to reduced appetite due to treatment
2. Micronutritient deficiency: Deficiency of copper and vitamin E could predispose to it
3. Lack of adequate sleep
4. Stress and anxiety
5. Presence of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis or dandruff
I would suggest you the following
1. Iron and multivitamin supplements
2. Use of antidandruff shampoo once a week
3. Scalp massage: Equal mixture of coconut oil, olive oil and almond oil. To this add the liquid contents of Evion capsule (Vitamin E). Massage the scalp with this before retiring to bed.
4. Eat well balanced nutritive diet
5. Plenty of oral fluids
6. Adequate sleep
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
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