Hair Loss Post Pneumonia

by Celia
(Dubai)

I am 62, female and I am continuing to struggle with hair regrowth. I had a severe bout of meningococcal pneumonia in both lungs at the beginning of January. I was very ill in hospital for one month and my weight dropped rapidly to 6st 12lb from around 8 stones.

I have managed to regain a good level of fitness and am back to playing squash (yes squash) to a good standard and swimming too. About 3 months after the illness I experienced sudden hair loss. The area around the hairline on my forehead and temples is the worst.

I am taking vitamin supplements and have been since my illness. I have read that it takes time to recover from pneumonia and in some cases an entire year for the hair loss to subside. I do not have a thyroid problem, but was very anaemic when I left hospital.

Any comments from fellow sufferers of what I believe is telogen effluvium ?

Thanks, Celia