Does vitamin'd deficiency cause hair fall?

Question

My hair has been falling a lot more than usual lately, and I'm really worried about it. Someone told me that Vitamin D deficiency can cause hair fall. Is that something I should get checked?

Aditya Verma · Accepted Answer

Listen, don't stress yourself out too much. Vitamin D deficiency is a very common cause of hair thinning because it affects the hair cycle. Get a simple blood test done, consult a doctor, and you will see your hair recover once you start the supplements.

Meera Nair · Answer

It definitely can, but please don't just start taking random high-dose Vitamin D tablets on your own. I did that and ended up with severe nausea and high calcium levels. Go to a doctor and get the exact dosage you need.

Rohan Chawla · Answer

Bro, absolutely. I was losing crazy amounts of hair last year. Got a blood test done and my Vitamin D was in the single digits. Once I finished the weekly course my doctor gave me, the shedding stopped completely.

Gopal Joshi · Answer

Yes, when our body lacks the energy of the sun, our hair roots become weak. Along with taking the supplements your doctor prescribes, try to sit in the early morning sunlight for 15 minutes and practice gentle breathing exercises.

Harish Patel · Answer

As a diabetic, I face hair thinning and always have to monitor my vitamin levels closely. Vitamin D deficiency can definitely worsen hair fall. Make sure you get your levels checked and discuss it with your physician before starting supplements.

Sunita Deshmukh · Answer

My doctor told me low Vitamin D causes both my terrible sleep and my hair fall. So now I am awake at 3 AM, counting both my worries and the hair on my pillow! Definitely get your levels checked.

Does vitamin'd deficiency cause hair fall?

6 answers

Consult a dermatologist

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