Back in 2019 I did drastic weight loss and got fever then I started loosing hair since then it’s been 5 years already in between I used minoxidil but stop using them..last week I did my blood test and vitamin D was at 8.3 ng/ml so my question is that what the chances that those lost hair will grow back even after 5 years?

I've had TE since January 2023. That's 17 months.

@drkopelman

Ай бұрын

At this point you likely have chronic telogen effluvium. I would suggest doing blood work at this stage and possibly doing a biopsy to rule out any other underlying medical issues that might be at play. If you are located near New York City I would be happy to help you at our office, I also do virtual appointments. Otherwise I would recommend seeing a local dermatologist who specializes in hair loss.

What time it takes for vitamin d defficiency hairfall to recover i have 8.9ngml

Hi doc, I have loose 15 kg and my ferritin level is 9.2 ng... Other blood reports are normal.. I'm taking iron suppliment and multivitamin... From past 4 months I'm shedding... Atleast how much time more it will take to atleast slow down the shedding?? There is a regrowth as well but the hair shedding is not stopping... And few of baby hairs also fall... Is that normal?

thanks for this video. I had a job termination AND long COVID at the same time (legs crippled, thought I would not survive), followed by 15kg weight gain followed by 15kg weight loss (66->81->66). ofcourse it makes sense

@drkopelman

2 ай бұрын

I am happy that I was able to help clarify why you might have had hair shedding during this period in your life.

Hello I'm a 40 Years old man .In 2020 I went to a cruise for 7 days , I didn't protect my scalp from the sun and it burned it was very painful. Severe sun exposure .Important to mention before the cruise my hair was perfect and healthy no shedding or thinning. Next 20 days or month it started shedding like crazy all at once . My hair started growing again but thin , weak and short. It's been 4 years I doesnt Shed anymore but it's thin and it doesn't go longer than a certain point , it's like if it was stuck not growing beyond a certain point compared to the other areas of the scalp that didn't suffer , so I can see my scalp.it's very frustrating because before that event my hair was perfect and it hasn't been recovered fully .even though I have hair it's thin after that . I'm taking oral Minoxidil ,oral Finasteride, vitamins and having mesotherapy since last week . Can I recover my density and thickness one day ?

I'm only 15 and have extreme hair fall in past 2 months my hair has become half of itself. Is it normal? I'm very scared I used to have very long hair vut I cut due to fear..

I have hashimoto autoinmune disorder,i have low vitamine d check and its was low 15 ng /ml,that could be a cause?of hair loss and hair thinning?also i start taking 4000 ui of vitsmine d3,that could make hair stop falling?

@drkopelman

4 ай бұрын

yes, this can most certainly be a cause of hair loss and hair thinning. You are addressing the vitamin d deficiency and it should certainly start to improve your hair loss.

Can we do a virtual. Im from India. I have this condition 😢

Hi, I have low iron serum value - 34.44 units. I have been prescribed with iron supplement which has Iron Ferrous Fumarate 152 mg, Folic Acid 750 mcg and Zinc Sulphate 61.8 mg. I am worried about my hair loss as half of the hair is almost gone. Recently I have been doing low carb diet - keto and lost some weight. Any suggestions on how to stop hair loss or atleast regrow the hair?

@drkopelman

3 ай бұрын

It sounds like you may have a telogen effluvium possibly from the weight loss or vitamin deficiencies. Have you had your vitamin D checked? If you’re a candidate, I recommend minoxidil 1mg for hair regrowth.

@drkopelman

3 ай бұрын

It sounds like you may have had a telogen effluvium, which is causing your hair loss possibly from the vitamin deficiencies or even the weight loss that you’re experiencing if it’s significant weight loss. I recommend having your vitamin D levels checked. I also recommend that if you’re a candidate you could try taking minoxidil 1 mg to help with stop the hair shedding and help with hair regrowth.

@ramya79184

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply doc!! My vitamin d is 33 and vitamin b12 is around 780 units. Those lie within the levels. Will there be any use of spraying minoxidil serums or only tablet should be consumed? I am worried on the side effects of minoxidil consumption but not sure. Suggestions needed.

@drkopelman

3 ай бұрын

@@ramya79184 Both work, but oral minoxidil will be more effective and will work faster. It should not have any effect on your blood work levels.

I have heard that applying minoxidil to the scalp on a person suffering from telogen effluvium can initially cause greater hair loss and, once stopped, the hair will return to its starting point. Furthermore, after a period of time, the effects of minoxidil decrease and no longer have an effect. This is true? should it therefore be applied for life?

@drkopelman

24 күн бұрын

Yes you are correct, you can have an initial shedding period where the hair that was going to fall out regardless will, and the minoxidil is just pruning your hair to allow the new hair to grow. And the other point you brought up is partially correct, the medicine will still continue to work but regardless we will continue to experience hair loss, hair loss is not completely stopped by taking medication but it does play an important role in slowing the hair loss. Hope this helps address your questions.

@luanap872

24 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot for the answer. Allow me to ask you two more questions: in the case of Telogen effluvium due to stress and taking medications, do you recommend continuing for life even after having found a good result or is it possible that by interrupting the treatment after all the hair has regrown, you can solve the problem completely? Also, is 5% always recommended for a 68 year old woman or can you start with 2%? I live in Italy, here a doctor recommended Carexidil 5% to me, I know that it also makes the hair very greasy.

@drkopelman

24 күн бұрын

@@luanap872 5% Rogaine is what we recommend to both men and women. I would recommend continuing it. At the same time I know that applying topically everyday can be annoying, so in that case I would recommend exploring being on oral medication which is easier to take everyday. With that said treating hair loss is a life commitment, even when your hair grows back it is about maintaining it as well. As soon as you stop the medication a couple of months later your hair loss rate will continue. Medication whether topically or orally helps to slow the hair loss normal cycle.

@luanap872

22 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for the comprehensive answer.

How much time on average does it take to regrow baby hair after the onset of shredding due to telogen effluvium?? Without any medication!

@drkopelman

3 ай бұрын

Anywhere from 6 months to a year to be conservative to see regrowth. But it could take longer.

@plenue

3 ай бұрын

@@drkopelman After hair shreds from a hair follicle, new hair grow immediately after shredding or does it take 3-4 months to restart growing hair. After the growth starts, how much time does it take to become visible on the scalp?

@drkopelman

3 ай бұрын

​@@plenue After a hair sheds from a follicle, a new hair begins to grow from that follicle almost immediately, though the cycle of growth can vary by individual. The time it takes for this new hair to become visible on the scalp typically ranges from a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the person's hair growth rate and cycle. That is why I always tell patients to be conservative 6 months, but you of course could see new hair growth sooner.

Is it true to have hair shedding after tapering prednisone?

@drkopelman

Ай бұрын

Tapering predisone can cause temporary hair loss.

Is it true that it can last up to seven years?

@AcaAckic

2 ай бұрын

I've had this for almost three years because of covid, my hair hasn't grown back yet, any advice?

Is it common to experience hair shedding after a medical abortion?

It has been 6 months i am suffering from telogen effluvium i did my blood test and thyroid test the results are normal and my dermatologist give me multi vitamin and biotin, but still my hair fall is not stopping 😢 what should i do now??

@drkopelman

4 ай бұрын

It can take more time for this to resolve and sometime it can take up to a year to turn around. If you haven’t tried Rogaine 5 percent over the counter that could help. And you might need a prescription for oral minoxidil. If you have any other questions I’m here to help! I also do virtual appointments that can be booked through kopelmanhair.com

For me it’s a constantly cycle. It starts to grow back then stops growing then falls. it’s been like this for well over 6 months any advice?

@drkopelman

3 ай бұрын

You might have to check your vitamin levels. I would want to get a blood work up to see what your iron, vitamin d, and b12 looked like. This might provide more clues to what is happening.