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Control Hair Loss

Hair loss problem affects both men and women worldwide. To prevent and control hair loss, wash your hair with a mild shampoo twice or thrice a week, keep your scalp clean, consume a diet rich in protein, do not comb your hair when wet, and massage your scalp with essential oils.

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I am experiencing hair fall. Why is this happening, and should I be concerned?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from heavy hair fall. I cannot figure out the reason for the hair loss. Please suggest what I can do.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. I will explain everything about hair loss in a point-wise manner: It is very normal to have 100 to 150 hairs fall out every day. You should only consider it as hair fall if the number of hairs is mor...  Read Full »

I am an 18-year-old with frequent hair loss. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old male. I used to masturbate and ejaculate sperm a lot. Now I am suffering hair loss. Is it because of DHT? Though there has been no baldness till now, I am afraid because of frequent hair loss. It seems that my hair growth in the front area has stopped. Suggest any m...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. With your descriptions, it seems you have androgenic alopecia. 75 to 100 hair strands falling every day is very normal. So, it should be considered as hair loss only if the number of hair falls more than this. Straightening and other pr...  Read Full »

I am a 20-year-old male, and I have TE hair fall. When will the hair fall completely stop?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. I was on a strict low-carbohydrate diet. According to my blood test, I have low vitamin D 9 ng/mL and B12 156 pg/mL. I have TE hair fall. I went to a dermatologist she prescribed me some vitamin D 200 IU with calcium, magnesium, and zinc tablet (60000 IU once a we...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. I would like to explain about hair fall. 75 to 100 hair falls every day is very normal. So, it should be considered as hair loss only if the number of hair falls more than this. Straightening and other procedures also cause weakness of...  Read Full »

I have hair thinning after I lost a lot of weight. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old female. I started gym to lose weight. After 10 months I lost around 26.46 Ibs and after 6 months into the gym, my hair started shedding vigorously. Also, I had a lot of dandruff. After 10 months I took some diet pills to lose the last few pounds. I also underwent a stre...  Read Full »


Dr. Jaydip Sinha

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You are suffering from androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Hair loss from telogen effluvium will stop and regrow within six months (average time) but androgenic alopecia requires treatment with Minoxidil 2 % ...  Read Full »

I have thin hair, baldness, and hair loss. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a leukemia patient. My treatment is completed and it ended two months ago. I wanted to ask you about my hair. They are thin and bald from the between (crown side) and I want to know whether it is a permanent loss. My hemoglobin level is 14 grams per deciliter, TLC-4700 per microl...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the majority of people hair regrowth gradually starts to develop. Using 2 % Minoxidil spray can help further. You can consult a specialist doctor and start using the medication with their consent. But in a few people hair regrowth does not occur and a wig can be w...  Read Full »

I have hair fall, scalp itching, and dandruff. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 25-year-old female suffering from extreme hair fall for the last three or four years. I have lost most of the hair volume these years, and hair falls in 100 to 200 strands whenever I comb them. My hair texture is frizzy and dry, and I also suffer from scalp itching and dandruff. I h...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. 75 to 100 hair fall every day is very normal. So, hair loss should be considered only if the number of hair falls more than this. 2. Generalized hair fall in females is mostly due to stress, poor sleep, poor nutrition, and excessive blood...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing heavy hair fall. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 54-year-old woman. For around four to five months, I have been experiencing heavy hair fall in the frontal and lateral regions. For the past year, I am also experiencing thyroid conditions (hypothyroid 6.40) along with stress and menopause (menopause onset was seven months befo...  Read Full »


Dr. Payal Chauhan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thyroid issues and stress causes hair to fall. Please send me images of your scalp to assess your hair loss better and help you accordingly. Meanwhile, you can start using this. Kindly consult your doctor to discuss and take the treatment w...  Read Full »

I have severe hair loss and dandruff. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 17-year-old male. I have severe hair loss and a high and irregular hairline. I also have dandruff and lose lots of hair daily (about 40 to 50 hairs fall every day). What should I do?Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Hair fall of up to 100 hairs per day is considered normal. Hair loss at your age is usually hormone-dependent hair loss. The irregular hairline is also natural and is not a cause for concern. I suggest you to foll...  Read Full »

I am a 18-year-old female experiencing hair fall. Is this normal or should I be concerned?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I am worried about my hair. I always see hairs on my pillow, and I always lose two to three hairs whenever I run my hand through my hair. I lose about 20 hairs in a shower. Am I experiencing hair loss, or is it normal?  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Tyagi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. Hair fall can cause a great amount of stress, which is normal. I would like you to understand that a daily hair fall count of around 100 is ...  Read Full »

I have hair loss and receding hairline. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female suffering from hair loss receding hairline. I think it is genetic because my mother also has less hair and has the same pattern of hair loss. Please let me know. I am concerned about my hair loss.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. With your description, I suppose you have androgenetic alopecia, also called female pattern hairloss. This is a progressive genetic condition. We can try to slow down hair loss with medications. Treatment depends on th...  Read Full »

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