Over year ago my whole family started losing body hair, not just on the head. Few months later I recognized that we have a mold in one of rooms, really black opaque mold spreading really bad odor. We removed it with plaster and ozoned full house with ozone generator 21 g/h. But we are still losing hair. What examinations should we make? Allergies, fungal infections? We have lost over half of hair on full body.
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August 7, 2017
Answer: Can black mold cause telogen effluvium in every person in home same time?
Yes, it can over time. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Yes, Minoxidil can increase hair shedding in the beginning. It takes up to 6 months to see results with Minoxidil. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options ...