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.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
