Why am I losing so much hair?
Common causes are genetic pattern loss, thyroid imbalance, low iron or vitamin D, stress, illness, crash dieting, some medicines and hormonal changes. A trichoscopy and targeted blood tests help find the real cause.
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What is the best treatment for hair fall?
The best treatment is the one that matches the cause — correcting deficiencies, treating scalp conditions, medication for pattern loss, PRP or GFC to strengthen follicles, or a transplant for permanent bald areas. That is why diagnosis comes first.
Full answer →How much hair fall is normal in a day?
Losing around 50–100 hairs a day is considered normal. Noticeably more shedding, a widening parting or a receding hairline is worth checking.
Full answer →Can hair fall be stopped completely?
Shedding with a medical cause often stops once the cause is treated. Genetic loss can be slowed and managed with treatment, and lost areas can be restored with a transplant.
Full answer →Does dandruff cause hair fall?
Severe dandruff and scalp inflammation can worsen shedding. Treating the scalp condition usually helps, but it is rarely the only cause of significant hair loss.
Full answer →Does stress cause hair loss?
Yes. Major stress, illness or surgery can push many hairs into the shedding phase at once, a condition called telogen effluvium. It usually recovers in a few months once the trigger passes.
Full answer →Do hair oils regrow hair?
Oils can condition the scalp and hair shaft, but they do not regrow hair from follicles that have shrunk or stopped working. That is why early medical treatment matters.
Full answer →Is hair loss genetic?
Pattern hair loss is strongly genetic and can come from either side of the family. Genes interact with hormones, so not everyone with a family history loses hair at the same rate.
Full answer →What is a trichoscopy?
Trichoscopy is a magnified digital examination of the scalp and hair. It measures density, shows miniaturised hairs and helps decide whether medical treatment, PRP/GFC or a transplant is right.
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