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What Causes Hair Fall After Stopping Folic Acid?
I am now on estradoil 0.5mg, lisinopril 10mg, prenatal vitamins (though not pregnant) 1 a day, fish oil 3 a day, and calcium 600 + D usp, and I used to take folic acid which I quit taking. Now my hair which was extremely thick is falling out and I have lost at least 3/4 of the thickness could this be due to not taking folic acid anymore? I am will be 71 this month. Thank you.
Thu, 24 May 2018
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As per your case history you are having telogen effluvium. My treatment advice is -
1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
2. Use a good herbal hair oil and shampoo for routine use.
3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
As per your case history you are having telogen effluvium. My treatment advice is -
1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
2. Use a good herbal hair oil and shampoo for routine use.
3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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