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How To Control Severe Hair Loss After Recovering From Dengue?

i have a hair related problem. my hairs were too strong nd silky.nd dense too. bt 4months before i suffered from dengue. nd now from last 2 months i hv a extreem hair fall.. its all finished. olmost one third part of hairs is remaining. i also consulted to a dr nd started medicin nd zel which was prescibd by dr. nd also started taking vitamine c like anwla juice in diet. bt i dint see any impruvmnt. a bit hair fall is controld by tablats bt nt ovrall. i want my hairs to be as usual dense nd strong nd silky..is it possible for me now again. what should i do..plzzzzz help dr. i m too much woried abt my hairs.. nd how much time it will take to becm as before it was. my age is 22.
Sat, 1 Feb 2014
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM.

You seems to be suffering from Telogen effluvium. Telogen is the resting phase of hair cycle and the hair is usually shed in telogen(exogen). It can happen after any major stressor like Illness, Surgery or any other form of major stress like loss of a family member etc. The phase usually begins after 2-3 months of the major stressful event and can continue for 3-6 months

Telogen effluvium usually recovers in about 6-9 months. The main aim is to have a wholesome diet specially that is rich in proteins and also contains adequate amounts of other nutrients, minerals, vitamins etc.

I usually prescribe an Iron supplement and Biotin supplement to my patients of telogen effluvium.

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How To Control Severe Hair Loss After Recovering From Dengue?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM. You seems to be suffering from Telogen effluvium. Telogen is the resting phase of hair cycle and the hair is usually shed in telogen(exogen). It can happen after any major stressor like Illness, Surgery or any other form of major stress like loss of a family member etc. The phase usually begins after 2-3 months of the major stressful event and can continue for 3-6 months Telogen effluvium usually recovers in about 6-9 months. The main aim is to have a wholesome diet specially that is rich in proteins and also contains adequate amounts of other nutrients, minerals, vitamins etc. I usually prescribe an Iron supplement and Biotin supplement to my patients of telogen effluvium. take care regards