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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Change of hair texture
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Change of hair texture
by jld1, Feb 23, 2001 12:00AM
My two year old has just gone through a weird metamorphasis. About 5 months ago her hair started falling out and getting very brittle. Now she is getting new growth back, but it is different. It is growing back with no sheen what so ever and it resembles straw in texture and appearance. I am worried that this is possibly a vitamin deficiency or possibly a reaction to antibiotics. Do you have any information on what would have cause this change in her hair from the inside out.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 23, 2001 12:00AM
, Feb 23, 2001 12:00AM
Sudden hair loss like that is usually not vitamin deficiency. More likely, it follows some health issue a few months ago--perhaps a fever or something. The same happens after women deliver a child. It lasts a while, then reverses itself. Have you asked your pediatircian to evaluate it?
Should be OK.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Should be OK.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by justagrrl, Feb 25, 2001 12:00AM
I've heard many comments about this sort of thing over on the NUSPA.com board.
