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Hair Loss, Acne, Fatigue. Detected Abnormal White Blood Cells. Any Connection?
Hi I have been feeling quite unwell for the past year , just never really bothered to get it checked out..my symptoms are hair-loss acne , feeling week and unwell..I had a full blood count about 2 weeks ago , and was suppose to make a follow-up appointment..just haven't had time, however I rang the surgery yesterday and asked about my results , I was told that my white blood cells came up as abnormal..what does that mean?any link to the symptoms I have? Aisha
Sat, 23 Nov 2013
Hi there,
Thank you for posting your question. I will do my best to help you
As per the Information provided, You have mentioned that Abnormal white blood cells have been detected .
Abnormal is very broad term .It could low count or high count or Production of abnormal cells .
1)low white blood cell count -causes decrease in disease-fighting cells (leukocytes) circulating in your blood .
2)High white blood cell count is an increase in disease-fighting cells (leukocytes) circulating in your blood to fight an infection
3) It could also be Abnormal cells
Abnormality can occur in Infection,Anemia ,etc
Kindly let us know the complete reports for further opinion on White blood cell query.
Secondly coming to Hair loss ,There are many reasons for Hair loss like :
1) Hair loss due to poor nutrition
2) Due to thyroid problem(both hypo and hyper thyroid)
3) Dandruff
4) Diseases like ringworm of scalp
Use multivitamin supplements like zincovit, cobadex etc regularly and anti-dandruff shampoo(shampoo containing zinc pyrithione and/or selenium sulphide only if you are having dandruff problem).
I hope that I have answered your questions fully and been of some help. If you have anymore questions please contact me again anytime
If unsatisfied, kindly consult a Physician for further evaluation with your reports &advise.
Regards,
Dr.Sushma
Thank you for posting your question. I will do my best to help you
As per the Information provided, You have mentioned that Abnormal white blood cells have been detected .
Abnormal is very broad term .It could low count or high count or Production of abnormal cells .
1)low white blood cell count -causes decrease in disease-fighting cells (leukocytes) circulating in your blood .
2)High white blood cell count is an increase in disease-fighting cells (leukocytes) circulating in your blood to fight an infection
3) It could also be Abnormal cells
Abnormality can occur in Infection,Anemia ,etc
Kindly let us know the complete reports for further opinion on White blood cell query.
Secondly coming to Hair loss ,There are many reasons for Hair loss like :
1) Hair loss due to poor nutrition
2) Due to thyroid problem(both hypo and hyper thyroid)
3) Dandruff
4) Diseases like ringworm of scalp
Use multivitamin supplements like zincovit, cobadex etc regularly and anti-dandruff shampoo(shampoo containing zinc pyrithione and/or selenium sulphide only if you are having dandruff problem).
I hope that I have answered your questions fully and been of some help. If you have anymore questions please contact me again anytime
If unsatisfied, kindly consult a Physician for further evaluation with your reports &advise.
Regards,
Dr.Sushma
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