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Iron deficiency hairfall
If hairfall is due to low ferratin level will minioxdil work or it will increase it and iron supplements is what I should take
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Treatment depends on the grade....You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Yes,nutritional deficiency causes hair fall.
Minoxidil helps in improving hair fall
But there are multiple other causes of hair fall too, better get a proper consultation for your hair fall concerns for customised treatment options
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avoid stress
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Dr. Richa Chopra
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Iron deficiency can cause hairfall.
Minoxidil doesn't improve hairfall but is not indicated in all types of hair fall.
Consult online with pictures and detailed history for treatment.
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iron supplements and iron rich diet
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