Hair Loss: Causes of telogen effluvium which is a shedding of the hair includes: illness, especially if there is fever, surgical operation, accident, childbirth, nervous shock, weight loss or unusual diet, certain medications, discontinuing the contraceptive pill, overseas travel resulting in jetlag, excessive sun exposure, treatment is with B12 injection once a month.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Healthy hair: There are many possible causes for hair loss. The dermatologist can work you up to determine cause. That way, treatment can be targeted to correct the problem.For healthy hair growth: Get adequate sleep,avoid excess sugar & fat in diet, v carbonated beverages, eat enough protein, exercise regularly. Biotin helps (but don't over do it). Insure you have adequate Iron (like kale & other dark green >
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