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What Causes Severe Hair Loss When Diagnosed With Vitamin D Deficiency?

Hello Doctor, I had severe hairfall, on diagnosing found I m low on Vit D level(4%) 6 months back. All other blood tests were normal. Then I took vitamin d3 capsules for a month, one every week as suggested by doctor. Hairfall had reduced then, new hairs started to grow. After 6 months now again hairfall has started. I go out in sun in the morning for walk, I believe I get ample sunlight. Kindly suggest
Mon, 10 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Correct the vitamin status as malnutrition is a major cause of hair loss.
Zinc containing multivitamins will be useful.
Consult a dermatologist for expert evaluation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Hair Loss When Diagnosed With Vitamin D Deficiency?

Hello, Correct the vitamin status as malnutrition is a major cause of hair loss. Zinc containing multivitamins will be useful. Consult a dermatologist for expert evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician