Will my hair grow back?

Usually yes, when the underlying cause is treatable (iron, vitamin D, thyroid, B12, post-pregnancy). Genetic pattern baldness is more resistant but slowed significantly with minoxidil + finasteride. Visible improvement typically takes 3-6 months — hair grows slowly, so don't judge results at 4 weeks.

I had a baby 6 months ago and my hair is falling out — what should I do?

Postpartum telogen effluvium is one of the most common hair-fall patterns we see. Hormonally driven, almost always self-resolves between 9-12 months postpartum. Worth checking iron, thyroid, and vitamin D because they're commonly low after pregnancy and treating them speeds recovery. Beyond that — patience.

What is the cost of a hair-fall workup at Asian Hospital, Gulbarga?

OPD consultation + basic panel (CBC + ferritin + TSH + vitamin D + B12) is ₹2,500-3,500 in total. Add hormone panel if PMOS is suspected (₹900-1,200 extra). Same-day or next-day results.

Do hair-fall shampoos and oils really work?

Most over-the-counter hair products have weak or no evidence base. Topical minoxidil (Mintop, etc.) is one of the few treatments with solid clinical evidence — but it has to be used long-term, applied correctly, and gives modest improvement. Address the underlying cause first; topical treatments are an add-on, not the main answer.

Will my hair grow back?

Usually yes, when the underlying cause is treatable (iron, vitamin D, thyroid, B12, post-pregnancy). Genetic pattern baldness is more resistant but slowed significantly with minoxidil + finasteride. Visible improvement typically takes 3-6 months — hair grows slowly, so don't judge results at 4 weeks.

I had a baby 6 months ago and my hair is falling out — what should I do?

Postpartum telogen effluvium is one of the most common hair-fall patterns we see. Hormonally driven, almost always self-resolves between 9-12 months postpartum. Worth checking iron, thyroid, and vitamin D because they're commonly low after pregnancy and treating them speeds recovery. Beyond that — patience.

What is the cost of a hair-fall workup at Asian Hospital, Gulbarga?

OPD consultation + basic panel (CBC + ferritin + TSH + vitamin D + B12) is ₹2,500-3,500 in total. Add hormone panel if PMOS is suspected (₹900-1,200 extra). Same-day or next-day results.

Do hair-fall shampoos and oils really work?

Most over-the-counter hair products have weak or no evidence base. Topical minoxidil (Mintop, etc.) is one of the few treatments with solid clinical evidence — but it has to be used long-term, applied correctly, and gives modest improvement. Address the underlying cause first; topical treatments are an add-on, not the main answer.

SYMPTOM · General Medicine

Hair fall (telogen effluvium / androgenic alopecia)

Also known as: Hair fall · Baal jhadna · Hair loss · ಕೂದಲು ಉದುರುವಿಕೆ

Hair fall is very common and almost always has a finding-able cause — thyroid, iron deficiency, PMOS, post-pregnancy hormone shift, or genetic pattern hair loss. Many cases reverse with the right treatment.

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When to come urgently vs book a routine OPD

Urgent
OPD within 1-2 weeks
Sudden patchy hair loss (alopecia areata); hair fall with scalp itching or scaling; rapidly progressive thinning over weeks rather than months.
Routine OPD
Routine OPD
Diffuse hair fall lasting more than 3 months; postpartum hair fall that hasn't settled by 9-12 months after delivery; hair thinning of the crown / parting; family history of pattern hair loss.

Losing 50-100 hairs a day is normal. Losing visibly more than that — clumps in the shower, visible thinning of the parting, receding hairline — deserves an evaluation. Most cases in our OPD turn out to have one or more of a small set of treatable causes.

Common causes

Telogen effluvium — a stress-induced shedding where a large fraction of hairs synchronously enter the shedding phase. Triggered by: severe illness, surgery, childbirth (postpartum hair fall), significant weight loss, severe emotional stress, certain medications. Usually self-resolves over 6-9 months.
Iron deficiency — extremely common in Indian women. Often co-exists with fatigue.
Thyroid disease — both hypo- and hyperthyroidism cause diffuse hair fall.
PMOS / hormonal imbalance — androgen-pattern hair thinning of the crown / parting.
Vitamin D and B12 deficiency — common contributors.
Androgenic alopecia (male / female pattern baldness) — genetic, gradually progressive. Different pattern in men (receding hairline + crown thinning) vs women (diffuse crown thinning, hairline usually preserved).
Alopecia areata — discrete bald patches, autoimmune in origin.
Tinea capitis — fungal scalp infection, more common in children.

Standard workup

For new hair fall at Asian Hospital we do: CBC + ferritin (iron stores) + TSH + vitamin D + B12 + zinc. For women with possible androgen pattern we add the hormone panel from the PMOS workup. Total ~₹2,500-3,500.

Treatment

Reversible causes (iron, vitamin D, thyroid, B12) — supplementation usually restores hair within 3-6 months. Telogen effluvium — patience; reassurance; address the trigger; usually self-resolves. Androgenic alopecia — minoxidil (topical, sometimes oral), finasteride (in men), micro-needling, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) in selected cases. Severe cases — referral to hair-transplant specialist.

Hair fall is one of those problems where being seen early matters: catching iron deficiency or thyroid disease in the first 3-6 months prevents prolonged thinning. Don't wait for "winter shedding to settle".

Common causes of hair fall

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Thyroid disease
PMOS / PCOS (androgenic pattern)
Iron / vitamin deficiency
Alopecia areata

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Hair fall — common questions

Medically reviewed by

Dr Md Shoeb Aslam

General Medicine · last reviewed 16 May 2026

This page is informational. It does not replace a consultation with a qualified doctor. If you are unsure, please come to casualty or call reception (+91 96064 96370).

Other symptoms

Hair fall (telogen effluvium / androgenic alopecia)

Also known as: Hair fall · Baal jhadna · Hair loss · ಕೂದಲು ಉದುರುವಿಕೆ

When to come urgently vs book a routine OPD

Urgent

OPD within 1-2 weeks

Sudden patchy hair loss (alopecia areata); hair fall with scalp itching or scaling; rapidly progressive thinning over weeks rather than months.

Routine OPD

Diffuse hair fall lasting more than 3 months; postpartum hair fall that hasn't settled by 9-12 months after delivery; hair thinning of the crown / parting; family history of pattern hair loss.

Common causes

Telogen effluvium — a stress-induced shedding where a large fraction of hairs synchronously enter the shedding phase. Triggered by: severe illness, surgery, childbirth (postpartum hair fall), significant weight loss, severe emotional stress, certain medications. Usually self-resolves over 6-9 months.

Iron deficiency — extremely common in Indian women. Often co-exists with fatigue.

Thyroid disease — both hypo- and hyperthyroidism cause diffuse hair fall.

PMOS / hormonal imbalance — androgen-pattern hair thinning of the crown / parting.

Vitamin D and B12 deficiency — common contributors.

Androgenic alopecia (male / female pattern baldness) — genetic, gradually progressive. Different pattern in men (receding hairline + crown thinning) vs women (diffuse crown thinning, hairline usually preserved).

Alopecia areata — discrete bald patches, autoimmune in origin.

Tinea capitis — fungal scalp infection, more common in children.

Treatment