Hair loss cases goes up in Bijapur district as COVID after effects stress patients
Here's what doctors in the district have to say
BIJAPUR, Aug 18: Anita Patil (name changed) was shocked to see a bunch of hair falling off every time she combed. In the last about a month only, she has lost so much hairs that her skull is getting exposed in patches. With the fear of losing more hair, she almost stopped combing, yet the hair fall did not stop.
Finally, she decided to consult a dermatologist and went to the clinic. Surprisingly, she met two women in the clinic with the same problem of hair loss.
Another factor common among them was that all the three women had recovered from Covid about three months ago.
While many people have suffered from various post-Covid medical problems such as black fungus, extreme hair loss among the recovered persons from Covid has been getting reported as many people are complaining of the problem.
“ I have been receiving some patients on a regular basis, mainly the women who are complaining of extreme hair loss. Many patients do not know that it is the post-Covid effect”, said noted physician Sayed Afaque Inamdar.
He said that many patients, mainly women who have recovered from Covid are coming with this complaint.
Shayan Haq, senior dermatologist said that he has been receiving at least five patients everyday who are complaining of hair loss because of Covid infection.
Dr. Shayan however made it clear that extreme hair loss is common after any diseases such as Typhoid, ChikunGunya etc. “ During Covid infection, normally, some patients are given heavy doses of tablets for the treatment. The medicine may have some side effects on some people which are seen in the form of hair loss”, he said.
Making it clear that such hair loss is not permanent and the hair grows back after some time, thus he advises people not to panic about it.
Dr. Shayan recommends people suffering from hair loss due to Covid, not to get stressed as stress causes more hair loss.
Since a healthy diet is one of the best home treatments for hair loss, people should consume more green vegetables, fresh fruits and those who are non-vegetarians should consume chicken or fish for protein.
Stating that regular exercise is an important aspect, Dr. Shayan said that at least 45 minutes should be spent in the morning for exercise which could be yoga or brisk walking.
“ Finally, the patients should consult a doctor for taking supplements and medicines which will help in the regrowth of lost hair”, he said.
The doctor made it clear that since the process of regrowth takes time, maybe a few months, people should have enough patience.
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Kodagu: Wild elephant attacks canteen in Nellihudikeri
Kodagu: A wild elephant, accompanied by a baby elephant, attacked a canteen in Nellihudikeri, located in the Somwarpet taluk, early on Tuesday morning. The couple running the canteen narrowly escaped the attack, managing to flee in time.
The elephant, crossing the road near Attimangal Estate with the baby, suddenly charged towards the nearby canteen. The animal overturned tables, utensils, and snacks before causing a ruckus. The elephant eventually retreated after hearing the commotion from villagers at the nearby bus stop. It continued its journey towards Nallattikere village, where it attempted to attack a parked car.
The canteen owners, Jabbaar and his wife, survived the attack, though Jabbaar sustained minor injuries. The wild elephant's sudden appearance caused panic among the villagers, students, and workers in the area. Locals have demanded that the forest department initiate an operation to safely capture the elephant.
