I do not have dandruff but still losing hair. Why?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 38-year-old woman and have been losing my hair for about six years. All tests came back negative. My GP prescribed a shampoo as she thought I had dandruff, but I have never had dandruff. I am taking Fexofenadine for urticaria and Naproxen for costochondritis. Also, I have a Mirena coil due to very heavy periods. I do have thyroid, diabetes, and vitamin D issue. Any help would be great. Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

With your descriptions, it seems that you are suffering from female pattern hair loss. If you can send a picture of your scalp it will be better to diagnose. You did not comment on test reports. Are you a diabetic? Are you suffering from hypothyroidism? Since you are having heavy periods you should go for serum ferritin level and hemoglobin level.

If you have diffuse hair loss you can start 2% Minoxidil 0.03 fl oz local application daily and tablet Biotin (vitamin H or vitamin B7 supplement) once daily. To see a visible response, it will take two to three months.

Thank you for consulting me.

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