Does aids cause hair loss?

Hair loss in these cases is usually caused by telogen effluvium due to the heavy physical stress on the body, or sometimes as a side effect of certain medications. Speak directly with your specialist to find the exact cause.

When my immune system was very weak before starting treatment, I had severe hair thinning. But once I got on proper ART medication and my viral load became undetectable, my hair actually started growing back healthy.

Actually, yaar, the severe stress of the infection itself can cause massive hair fall. But it's super important to get tested and start proper treatment rather than worrying about the hair first.

Any major illness causes a lot of stress in the body which can lead to hair fall. Along with your regular medical treatment, practicing gentle deep breathing and keeping your mind calm can help your body heal better.

I was reading some medical articles and apparently, hair loss can happen either due to opportunistic infections, nutritional issues, or even some older HIV drugs. Modern medicines are much better and have fewer side effects though.