Skin and hair
Hair fall
Also called hair fall, hair loss, baal jhadna, balding, thinning hair
What this means
Some daily hair shedding is normal. Increased hair fall can follow illness, stress, nutritional deficiency, thyroid problems or hereditary patterns, and is rarely an emergency.
Safe to do at home
- Eat a balanced diet with enough protein and iron
- Handle hair gently and avoid tight hairstyles
- Manage stress and get adequate sleep
- Use a mild shampoo suited to your scalp
Please do not do this alone
- Do not use unproven hair growth products or strong chemicals
- Do not take high dose supplements on your own
- Do not ignore hair fall with other symptoms like fatigue or weight change
Book a consultation if
- Hair fall is sudden, patchy or heavy
- It comes with tiredness, weight change or skin problems
- There is scalp itching, scaling or redness
Get help immediately if
- Hair fall itself is not an emergency, but seek prompt care if there is rapid patchy loss with scalp pain, blistering or signs of infection
The right doctor for this
Dermatologist (Skin Specialist)
This is the specialist who sees this symptom most often and can examine you properly. If you are not sure, a general physician is always a safe place to start and will refer you onward if you need it.
