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L was affected by dengu fever 3 months ago. but when its closer to complete 3months my hair starts to fall. when im taking showers and combing hair it falls. even if i touches my hair at least 5 hairs comes to my hand.is this due to dengu?
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Hair loss: Hair loss (telogen effluvium) after Dengue fever usually lasts for around 3 to 6 months after recovery from Dengue. REF: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1027811716301604
Answered 10/1/2020
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