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I have noticed a slight recession in my hairline. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old, and I have noticed a slight recession in my hairline, forming a gentle V shape. I do not have a significant history of hair loss; it seems to be within the normal range. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is definitely some receding. It is Norwood stage 1 now. Please do not worry, you can start using Minoxidil 5% solution on the scalp. There may be a bit of hair loss afterwards but continue using it. I hope this helps you. Thank you... Read Full »
I have female pattern baldness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female, and I am currently taking Tetracycline tablets 500 mg, twice a day for my adult acne. I have been taking them since last year. Previous to this, and sometimes still, I use Duac 10 mg or 50 mg topically. I used this on my back and face for about a year before ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.You have been on Tetracycline for quite a long time. There are other options also like you said oral Isotretinoin, which gives very good result in patients with acne. But if the patient is on this medication, then it is advised to avoid pregnancy. At least there should be ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I noticed a receding hairline, especially on the sides, to a large extent, and on those days, I also experienced itching in the scalp. What do you suggest for my case? I have a positive family history of the same condition that happened with my mother in a more severe form. Please help.Tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have developed bitemporal recession may be female pattern hair loss. 75 to 100 hair falls every day is very normal. So, hair loss should be considered only if the number of hair falls more than this. Generalized hair falls in females are ... Read Full »
I am suffering from hair loss. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old woman, and I have been noticing increased hair loss over the past five months. Although I have experienced mild hair loss for about two to three years, the amount of hair I am losing has become quite concerning. I have regular menstrual cycles, and I am not taking any m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details provided from your end and understand your concern. Hair fall or hair loss may occur due to multiple reasons, including : 1. Genetic susceptibility where any of your ancestors have a premature hair loss pattern or in case of genetic susc... Read Full »
I have balding in the frontal area of my head due to high DHT levels. How do I manage it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old female suffering from high DHT levels. As a consequence, I have baldness in the frontal area of my head. Is there anything I could do, like using supplements like shampoos, oils, or serums? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your description, it seems like you have androgenetic alopecia, also called female pattern baldness. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. Please attach your clinical picture along with your query so that it is convenient for me to comment on your condition... Read Full »
What is the cause of my sudden hair thinning?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male. For a couple of years, I have been experiencing thinning of my hair across my entire scalp. There is no pattern. My hair is very brittle, sheds quite a lot, and will come out at the slightest touch. This change in my hair started very abruptly but did not impro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The causes can be hormonal imbalance, insufficient protein intake, iron deficiency, certain drugs, hairstyles, hair procedures, rough handling, coloring, tablet Effluvium (Silicon-choline, Iron, vitamin E, essential nutrients, Arginine, Chelated Copper, Zinc), and certa... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have just started to take vitamin supplements because of a slowly receding hairline. They are two tablets daily one is biotin and the other is selenium, both containing zinc and vitamins A, E, C, and B6. Is it okay to drink green tea while taking them? And is there anything I can do?K... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome toicliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would like to explain hair fall. 20 to 100 hair falls every day are very normal. So, it should be considered hair loss only if the number of hairs falls more than this. Straightening and other procedures also cause ... Read Full »
What are the side effects of Tacrolimus?
Query: Hello doctor, For the last six to seven weeks, I have had severe hair fall where strands of hair are falling out. As a result, I see hair everywhere, and when I rinse them, they are all over the sink (up to 40 to 50 strands). As a result, I have developed bald patches on my head. I saw a dermatologi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. With your description, it looks like it is alopecia areata, which is an autoimmune disorder. There are a few types of alopecia areata, like alopecia totalis, alopecia universalis, ophiasis, sisaipho, and diffuse alopecia areata, for which the ... Read Full »
I am a 35-year-old working man concerned about my heavy hair fall. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am really concerned about my hair loss. I am a working man and I am 35 years old. Is it normal to have sudden hair fall at this age? Whenever I comb my hair or wash my hair, my hair falls. It suddenly started in the last six months. The hair fall keeps increasing. Should I start usi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There are many reasons for hair fall or thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are nutritional defici... Read Full »
I have severe hair fall. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, The hair follicles are coming out and I am afraid of the hair loss. It is getting worse and worse. Kindly recommend to me which shampoos and conditioners to use. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The causes of hall fall can be due to the following reasons: 100 to 150 hair falls every day is very normal. So it should be considered hair fall if the number of hair is more than this. Generalized hair falls in fe... Read Full »