Hair fall and hair loss at a Glance
Most common causes
- Nutritional deficiency (iron, vitamins)
- Stress or illness
- Hormonal changes (including thyroid, PCOS)
- Pattern hair loss (genetic)
- Scalp conditions like dandruff or infection
When to seek medical attention
- Sudden or patchy hair loss
- Rapid thinning
- Visible scalp
- Hair loss with scalp itching, redness or scaling
- Hair loss after illness or with other symptoms
Specialist: Dr Syed Adam Mousum · Dermatology
What is Hair fall and hair loss?
Losing some hair every day is completely normal. Hair fall becomes worth checking when you notice much more shedding than usual, visible thinning, a widening parting, or bald patches. Hair loss can come from many directions at once — diet, stress, hormones, genetics or a scalp condition — which is why guessing rarely works. A dermatologist can identify the actual cause and recommend treatment that targets it, rather than relying on random oils or supplements.
Common Causes
Nutritional Deficiency
- • Diffuse thinning
- • More shedding
- • Often linked to low iron or vitamins
- • Tiredness may accompany it
Stress or Recent Illness
- • Increased shedding a few weeks to months after stress, fever or surgery
- • Usually temporary
Hormonal Causes (Thyroid, PCOS)
- • Thinning
- • Often with other signs like weight or menstrual changes
Pattern Hair Loss (Genetic)
- • Gradual thinning at the crown or hairline
- • Often runs in the family
Scalp Conditions
- • Dandruff
- • Itching
- • Redness
- • Scaling
- • Patchy loss
Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored
- ▸ Sudden or rapid hair loss
- ▸ Patchy bald spots
- ▸ Hair loss with scalp redness, scaling, itching or pain
- ▸ Thinning along with tiredness, weight or menstrual changes
- ▸ Hair loss that keeps progressing despite home care
- ▸ Scarring or smooth bald patches
How Doctors Evaluate Hair fall and hair loss
Your consultation may include: a history of when and how the hair loss started, examination of the scalp and hair pattern, blood tests (iron, thyroid, vitamins and hormones) when relevant, and a closer scalp examination when needed. Identifying whether the cause is nutritional, hormonal, genetic or scalp-related is what makes treatment effective.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hair fall and hair loss Care in Guwahati
Patients from Beltola, GS Road, Dispur, Six Mile, Ganeshguri, Khanapara, Zoo Road and Hengrabari can consult our Dermatology specialist at Healthwrx. Expert skin and hair care close to home.
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Common Questions
When should hair fall be checked by a doctor?
When shedding is sudden, rapid or patchy, or comes with scalp symptoms or other health changes.
Which doctor treats hair fall?
A dermatologist diagnoses and treats hair fall, hair loss and scalp conditions.
Can hair fall be reversed?
Many causes (like deficiency or stress-related shedding) are reversible once treated; genetic hair loss can be slowed and managed.