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[|Human|] I had severe typhoid in october, for a prolonged period of time. It resulted in extreme weakness, so much that i couldnt even sit-up by myself. I started losing hair quickly, got a haircut right after getting rid of typhoid. and now that im well, I dont have much hair left... Its way less than half of what i used to have. Im extremely worried about this, please tell me what i should do.
[|AI|]  Hello. Thank you for writing to us at Chat Doctor I will keep a possibility of Halogen effluvium. Telogen is the resting phase of hair growth cycle. After any stressful event e.g. medical illness like dengue, typhoid etc. the hair gets shifted from the growth phase (Ana gen) to resting phase (Halogen) which is manifested as increased shedding (Oxygen). Telogen effluvium usually begins 3 months after a major stressful event like typhoid and can last for 6 months following which hair follicles spontaneously re-enter growth phase (Ana gen). I suggest you to maintain a good diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. You may add a Biotin supplement one daily. Biotin assists in hair regrowth during the recovery phase of Halogen. Regards
