Kiran Kaur Kiran Kaur Asked 7 months ago

Can anaesthesia cause hair loss?

A couple of months ago, I had a minor surgery, and now I'm noticing significant hair loss, which is quite distressing. My friend mentioned that sometimes anaesthesia can have side effects like this. Can anaesthesia actually cause hair loss after a procedure?

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Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Yaar, actually it's not the anesthesia itself, but the massive shock and stress of the surgery on your body that triggers hair fall. It's super common and completely temporary. Just focus on a good diet and your hair will return to normal in a few months.

Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Actually, yes! The physical stress of surgery and anesthesia can cause temporary hair shedding called telogen effluvium. But don't worry, it usually starts a few months after the surgery and your hair will definitely grow back naturally once your body recovers!

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Arvind Nair Arvind Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Temporary hair loss is a documented side effect of major physiological stress, such as undergoing surgery under anesthesia. It typically resolves on its own within six months. If the shedding persists beyond that, schedule a quick visit with a dermatologist to rule out other deficiencies.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Haan, bilkul ho sakta hai, par ghabrane ki baat nahi hai. Surgery ke stress se body thoda weak ho jaati hai jiski wajah se hair fall hota hai na. Thoda healthy khao, almonds aur fruits lo, aur thoda time do sab theek ho jayega.

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Kusum Vyas Kusum Vyas Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I tried applying onion juice and coconut oil when my hair fell out after my gallbladder surgery. While those help soothe the scalp, the real cure is just time and proper nutrition, as the hair fall is just a reaction to the body's shock. Eat well and consult your doctor for some multi-vitamins.

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