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I had severe hair loss. I suffered from dengue fever 3 months ago. Please suggest a diet or hair loss treatment

vasanthmuruganFeb 16, 2018
i had severe hairloss because i suffered from dengue fever before 3 months........after telogen efluvium will cause androgenic alopicea...?...hairfall not in the way of hair breakage or damage.. iit fall as hair end with white bulb.

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Feb 20, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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Answered on Feb 21, 2018
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