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What Does Sudden Hair Fall Indicate Despite Taking Biotin Medication?

I m a young 75, exercise three times a week at the gym and still work three days a week. Suddenly my hair started to fall out in May and is still falling out daily. I only wash my hair once a week because of the hair loss. Presently I m on 5000mg of biotin. I haven t changed my vitamin routine. Only scripts are prontonax for reflux and the estrogen patch. I also take Zyrtec-D. Does this happen as one ages or is their and underlying problem that needs attention
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It may be Telogen effluvium. There may be some cause. Vitamin deficiencies, anemia, stress, psychological upsets, worries, ageing process internal diseases like thyroid dysfunctions, etc. may be considered. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Continue biotin tablets in high doses and get treatment of underlying cause. Apply mild steroid lotion on the scalp at night. Shampoo the scalp with mild herbal shampoo and oil the hairs with almond oil.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Ilyas Patel
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What Does Sudden Hair Fall Indicate Despite Taking Biotin Medication?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It may be Telogen effluvium. There may be some cause. Vitamin deficiencies, anemia, stress, psychological upsets, worries, ageing process internal diseases like thyroid dysfunctions, etc. may be considered. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Continue biotin tablets in high doses and get treatment of underlying cause. Apply mild steroid lotion on the scalp at night. Shampoo the scalp with mild herbal shampoo and oil the hairs with almond oil. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel