Does antibiotics cause hair fall?

Actually, it's usually the high fever or stress of the illness that causes hair fall, not the antibiotic itself, yaar. I had typhoid last year and lost so much hair, but once my recovery started, they grew back. Just focus on getting well first!

I completely understand how terrifying it is to see chunks of hair falling out when you are already feeling weak and sick. It is totally normal to feel anxious about this. Rest assured, this kind of shedding is temporary and your body will recover its strength soon.

Sometimes we blame antibiotics, but hair fall can also be due to internal hormonal shifts or thyroid imbalances triggered during illness. I always suggest getting a basic thyroid and CBC blood panel done if your hair fall continues for more than a month.

I just completed a heavy course of antibiotics for a skin infection and noticed a lot of hair on my brush today. Does this hair fall stop on its own after the medication is out of our system? I am a bit worried and would love some gentle advice.