Approximately 30 residents across three villages in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district have reported unusual cases of rapid hair loss and baldness, prompting concerns and investigations. The affected villages—Kalvad, Bondgaon, and Hingna, located in the Shegaon taluka—were flagged by the health department of the Zilla Parishad during a recent survey.
Officials suspect that water contamination could be the underlying cause of this unusual health issue. To confirm this, water samples from the villages are currently undergoing thorough testing. In the meantime, the health department has intensified its efforts to address the issue by conducting detailed surveys and offering medical treatment to those affected.
Dr. Deepali Bahekar, the health officer of Shegaon, commented on the situation, stating:
“The department has started medical treatment of the patients based on their symptoms, and we are consulting skincare specialists to ensure appropriate care.”
Residents of these villages are understandably alarmed, and the authorities are working swiftly to identify the source of the problem. Alongside water testing, the health department is evaluating other possible environmental and lifestyle factors that could have contributed to the sudden onset of hair loss among so many individuals.