Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy
Dermatology
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Hi doctor,
I have a dry scalp, and my hair is so thin, and every time I touch my hair or apply oil, I get a bunch of hair in my hand. So how to prevent hair fall during the winter season? During the winter, I am totally scared as my scalp is dry. I do not know if this hair fall is due to hard water? I am planning to buy a water softener. What is your suggestion on this?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
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 common causes are nutritional deficiency, hormonal causes like androgenic alopecia or patterned baldness, hypothyroidism, telogen effluvium, etc. Unless we find and treat the cause, there is no point in giving non-specific treatment. Oils or shampoos do not affect hair growth as they are not absorbed in the skin. Please send photographs using the online consult option for proper diagnosis and detailed prescription. Regards.
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