I was in the hospital for pneumonia treatment back in September, and now I've been losing a lot of hair from all over my scalp since last month. What could be causing this? Is there a chance my hair will grow back, or am I going to go bald? What kind of treatment should I be looking into?

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Dr Chandra P

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The significant hair loss you're experiencing, known as telogen effluvium, could be triggered by the physical stress of pneumonia, high fever, or medications used during treatment, and in most cases, hair growth resumes on its own within 3-6 months without treatment

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Im 35 and I've noticed I have a few grey hairs. Im really worried about this. Could my diet, especially eating junk, oily, and spicy foods, be contributing to this? What can I do to reduce or prevent more grey hair?

Avoid spicy and junk foods.Green leafy vegetables is advised.

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I've never had bruises like this from a blood draw before, and it's been 4 days now. They started out black and have turned dark brown, with a lot of pain and tenderness, and it seems to be getting worse. I'm even more concerned because I'm 7 weeks pregnant. Should I be worried about these huge bruises and the pain? Is this normal or should I get it checked out?

Miracle plus cream for local application, for atleast 4-6 weeks is advised.

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I've been dealing with a fungal infection and itching around my waist and private area for the past two months. It's really uncomfortable, and I'm worried it hasn't gone away yet. I've tried keeping the area clean and dry, but it doesn't seem to be improving. Is there something else I should be doing, or could this be a sign of something more serious? What treatments would you recommend?

That needs to be treated with oral and topical antifungal medications, maintain personal hygiene as well, visit Dermatologist for appropriate treatment

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