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Losing hair after dengue - telogen effluvium?

Hello! I was suffered dengue on before 4months ...now I had affected by hair loss. ... I was soo afraid became my hair was losing. .please help me .. I think I was affected by telogan effuliem...

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Dr. Sean Behnam, MD
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Apr 7, 2017
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Apr 4, 2017
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Apr 4, 2017
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