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Hair fall is a problem when the rate of hair loss is more than the rate of hair regrowth. The signs of hair fall are losing hair in patches or clumps, thinning of hair, and hair becoming brittle and fragile. Many conditions like thyroid disease, PCOS, cancer, extreme weight loss, and scalp infection can result in hair fall.

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I am experiencing a lot of hair shedding which is making me conscious. Do I have PCOS?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a lot of hair shedding, and it makes me self-conscious. I thought it was just damage (even though I never heat-styled it or dyed it), so I cut it really short. The hair shedding did not stop, so I tried to change my routine and only wash and brush my hair once a week because I f...  Read Full »

Dr. Sunita Kothari

Dr. Sunita Kothari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Irregular periods and hair fall can be due to iron deficiency as well as any fever like typhoid and also due to hormonal disturbances. You can start an Iron tablet and go for an ultrasound to confirm polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) and apply onion oil. You can prep...  Read Full »

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