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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Consult a Dermatologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really struggling with my hairits super thin and always feels rough and frizzy. I'm wondering what I can do to make it thicker and boost the density. Any suggestions on the right hair oil, shampoo, or conditioner that would be good for my hair type?

for physical sical examination of hair consult dermatologist

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I've got a watery blister on my lower lip that's really painful and feels pretty inflamed. Do you have any advice on how to deal with this? It's quite uncomfortable and I'm not sure what to do next.

That could be mucous retention cyst visit surgeon for ecsission do not attempt to rupture it or squeeze it.

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I've noticed that for about a month, the skin on my left earlobe keeps peeling whenever it gets dry. Theres no pain, itchiness, lumps, or redness, but it just doesnt seem to stop. What could this be, and should I be worried?

use vasline on affected area

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