- Female
- 22 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been dealing with telogen effluvium for the past three weeks, and I'm really worried about losing between 500 to 600 hairs a day. Is this kind of hair loss normal during telogen effluvium, or should I be concerned?
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Minoxidil 2. for local application ,once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised, tab follihair once ,daily for 3-6 weeks is advised to the patient.
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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