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Is Hairfall Normal In A Child Suffering Down's Syndrome?

Dear Sir.

My son is 12 years old he is Dawn’s Baby his general health is good ,recently I noticed that his hair is falling down specially from the middle area

Please advice what is the reason and what shall I do for this case

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Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.

I understand your concern and it is a common finding in down's kids. Sometimes it might be progressive. I suggest you use iron supplements after medical supplements after consulting your paediatrician. It might help.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Is Hairfall Normal In A Child Suffering Down's Syndrome?

Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I understand your concern and it is a common finding in down s kids. Sometimes it might be progressive. I suggest you use iron supplements after medical supplements after consulting your paediatrician. It might help. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,