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research Dengue-Associated Telogen Effluvium Causing Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Dengue fever can cause hair loss that may lead to serious psychological issues like Body Dysmorphic Disorder in young women.
research Dengue-associated telogen effluvium: A report of 14 patients
Dengue fever can cause a temporary type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
research Low Platelet Count and Hematocrit as Risk Factors for Alopecia in Dengue Fever: A Retrospective Analysis
Low platelet count and hematocrit may increase the risk of hair loss in dengue fever patients.
research Telogen effluvium as first clinical presentation of dengue
Hair loss might be the first sign of dengue fever.
research Dengue Virus Infects Primary Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Dengue virus can infect human hair follicle cells and may cause hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Platelet rich plasma treatment
A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.
community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss
A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.
community Can vitamin d deficiency cause hair-loss at temples ? (16m)
Vitamin D deficiency might cause hair loss at the temples. The user has a vitamin D level of 9ng and is experiencing hair loss in that area, resembling a Norwood scale 1 (NW1) pattern.
community How the hell am I still losing hair
The user has been experiencing sudden and aggressive hair shedding despite using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil for six years, and recently added topical finasteride without improvement. Possible causes discussed include stress-related hair loss, dietary changes, or high DHT sensitivity, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider adjusting treatments.
community Vitamin D does cause hair loss
A user found that vitamin D deficiency was causing their hair loss and saw improvement after taking D3 supplements. Others noted that while vitamin D can affect hair, male pattern baldness usually requires treatments like finasteride.