Can a nutritional deficiency lead to hair fall?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My hair is getting thinner with each passing day, and I do not know the reason for my hair fall. Is it due to a nutritional deficiency? How can I reduce my hair fall?

Kindly help.

Answered by Shakuntala Srivastava

Education:

M.Sc

Professional Bio:

Miss Shakuntla Srivastava is a qualified and experienced Dietician dedicated to promoting optimal health through personalized nutrition guidance. She specializes in creating tailored diet plans to support wellness, manage medical conditions, and enhance overall quality of life. With a patient-focused approach, she empowers individuals to achieve their health goals through balanced and sustainable dietary practices.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Hair fall can occur due many reasons. Kindly let me know your daily routine to help with the diagnosis. I suggest you eat a balanced diet rich in nutrients as a deficiency of some nutrients could also be the reason.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 2, 2022
Reviewed At July 20, 2023

Education:

M.Sc

Professional Bio:

Miss Shakuntla Srivastava is a qualified and experienced Dietician dedicated to promoting optimal health through personalized nutrition guidance. She specializes in creating tailored diet plans to support wellness, manage medical conditions, and enhance overall quality of life. With a patient-focused approach, she empowers individuals to achieve their health goals through balanced and sustainable dietary practices.

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Shakuntala Srivastava
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Education:

M.Sc

Professional Bio:

Miss Shakuntla Srivastava is a qualified and experienced Dietician dedicated to promoting optimal health through personalized nutrition guidance. She specializes in creating tailored diet plans to support wellness, manage medical conditions, and enhance overall quality of life. With a patient-focused approach, she empowers individuals to achieve their health goals through balanced and sustainable dietary practices.

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