Which is the best iron supplement for hair loss problem.

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Hair fall in females can occur due to many different reasons. There can be factors like genetics, hormones, deficiencies and other illnesses that can precipitate hair fall. In some patients hair fall can be seasonal in certain years. Luckily, in most patients hair fall is reversible with proper management and treatment. The very 1st step should be to determine the cause of hair fall in your case, after which proper treatment can be planned. With ladies, it is sometimes important to undergo a full gynecological and/or hormonal evaluation. Women are also prone to iron deficiencies which can have an effect on many tissues including hair. Once the reason for hair fall has been determined, proper treatment can be planned but one has to be prepared for many months of treatment considering the time it takes for hair to grow up from the roots.

Daily habits should include a full, well-balanced diet, minimum cosmetics and maybe any conditioner of your choice, in case your hair is dry. Shampoos should be frequent, to wash off the accumulated dust, sweat and scales which is common in most parts of india. Oils, homeopathy and other such promotional products commonly seen in the media have no scientific basis and should not be used without the advise of your dermatologist.

Atul Taneja · Accepted Answer

Hair fall in females can occur due to many different reasons. There can be factors like genetics, hormones, deficiencies and other illnesses that can precipitate hair fall. In some patients hair fall can be seasonal in certain years. Luckily, in most patients hair fall is reversible with proper management and treatment. The very 1st step should be to determine the cause of hair fall in your case, after which proper treatment can be planned. With ladies, it is sometimes important to undergo a full gynecological and/or hormonal evaluation. Women are also prone to iron deficiencies which can have an effect on many tissues including hair. Once the reason for hair fall has been determined, proper treatment can be planned but one has to be prepared for many months of treatment considering the time it takes for hair to grow up from the roots.

Daily habits should include a full, well-balanced diet, minimum cosmetics and maybe any conditioner of your choice, in case your hair is dry. Shampoos should be frequent, to wash off the accumulated dust, sweat and scales which is common in most parts of india. Oils, homeopathy and other such promotional products commonly seen in the media have no scientific basis and should not be used without the advise of your dermatologist.