Hi, welcome to HCM Thanks for the query,,, -Hairloss since last 6 yrs at yo ur age points towards androgenetic alopecia which is a gradual progressive condition leads to conversion of normal darkly pigmented thick terminal hairs into into nonpigmented wispy, vellus, hairs... -A stressful event like typhoid might have accentuated your problem but hairfall after a stress usually self replenish with in 6-12 months...So, typhoid is not the sole reason... -It may surprise you but a loss of upto 100 hairs a day is quite normal,,, Yess really it is....Shedding of hair is a part part of normal hair cycle and it is mean to replenish the old hairs with new one....So you should worry if your hairloss is exceeding 100 hairs/day... - Minoxidil 5% lotion is an approved and time tested drug for AGA....But its has slow onset of action and takes 6-12 months for full effects...You may start it... -Increase the protein, vitamin and minerals intake -Include exercise and frequent massage for hairs.. -Avoid stress Hope you find it helpful