How to manage severe hair fall?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am experiencing severe hair fall. When a hair falls out, I notice a white substance at its root. Can you tell me what that is? Is it dandruff?
Kindly suggest.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have noted your concerns, and this most likely appears to be due to telogen effluvium, a condition that causes hair fall. In this condition, there is a loss of scalp hair across its entire length from all areas of the scalp. The whitish, bulb-like substance you see at the root of the strands is a shrunken hair root. While a healthy hair root is active and thick, it shrinks when the hair is shedding. There are several ways to manage this condition:
- Avoid brushing your hair when it is wet.
- Refrain from massaging the scalp or using harsh chemicals.
- Take biotin supplements, as they help the majority of patients.
- Correct anemia and maintain a healthy diet.
Finally, be patient, as this disorder takes several weeks or months to resolve. In general, it responds well to appropriate measures.
I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
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