Why Am I Losing Hair Despite Healthy Diet?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 25 years old. For the last month, my hair has been falling out a lot. My diet is vegan. I am eating a wide variety of foods, getting all my nutrients and not lagging in anything. I have got new hair growth on the top of my head, and I am not losing it in patches. The loss is all over. Please help me.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you so much for sharing your query with me.

Please answer the following questions for more information.

Is there any recent stress, either mental or physical?
Is hair falling from the whole scalp or sparing any area, like only in the occipital area?
Are you on any medication?
Please send the photographs of the scalp.

Thank you for consulting me.

I would be happy to guide you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

The two possibilities of illness are telogen effluvium and androgenic alopecia.

Telogen effluvium: It is due to some kind of physical illness or stress. It is usually self-limiting except in few cases of chronic telogen effluvium.

Androgenic alopecia: Very little chance, as they present with patterned hair loss.

Nevertheless, you can use Rogaine 2% lotion (Minoxidil) twice daily for three months. Take one tablet of Keraglo Eva (Gamma Linolenic acid) daily, and also eat iron-rich foods. Get back for review in six weeks.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.