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I have excessive hair loss and breakage from the roots. What should I do?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 20-year-old female with a weight of 105 pounds. I am having excessive hair loss and breakage occurs from the roots. What to do?

Kindly help.

Thank You.

Answered by Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese is a Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, and Venereologist, skilled in diagnosis and management of skin, hair, and nail disorders; acne and pigmentation treatments; cosmetic dermatology procedures; and sexually transmitted infection (STI) management. She is also experienced in laser therapies, chemical peels, anti-aging treatments, hair restoration procedures, and patient counseling on skin health and preventive skincare.

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Hi,

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From your history, you are suffering from hair loss. Having a hair fall of less than 100 strands per day is considered normal and anything above it requires treatment. Hair fall can occur due to multiple reasons. It occurs due to a dry scalp with a history of dandruff and dry skin, a history of hair straightening, use of hot irons on hair, a positive family history of hair fall and bald patches of hair loss, recent infection, fever, stress, accident, certain medications, anemia and endocrine diseases like thyroid and PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease). Check your vitamin D levels, HB (hemoglobin) levels, blood iron levels, and calcium levels. Start taking iron and vitamin D capsules if the vitamin D is less than 12 ng/ml. Take 6000 IU per week for four weeks to six weeks. Recheck your platelet count. Do abdominal scans to rule out PCOD if you have symptoms of irregular periods or thick facial hair growth. Check your thyroid profile. Have a follow-up with the results of these tests.

Thank You.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At June 26, 2020
Reviewed At June 2, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese is a Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, and Venereologist, skilled in diagnosis and management of skin, hair, and nail disorders; acne and pigmentation treatments; cosmetic dermatology procedures; and sexually transmitted infection (STI) management. She is also experienced in laser therapies, chemical peels, anti-aging treatments, hair restoration procedures, and patient counseling on skin health and preventive skincare.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese is a Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, and Venereologist, skilled in diagnosis and management of skin, hair, and nail disorders; acne and pigmentation treatments; cosmetic dermatology procedures; and sexually transmitted infection (STI) management. She is also experienced in laser therapies, chemical peels, anti-aging treatments, hair restoration procedures, and patient counseling on skin health and preventive skincare.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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