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Hair Loss

Thinning of hair due to genetic, hormonal changes, medicines, radiotherapy, or stress is called hair loss. The symptoms of hair loss are receding hairline, hair on the top of the head gets thin, body hair loss, and patches of baldness.

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I am a 22-year-old woman experiencing significant hair loss. What natural methods can I use to promote hair growth?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old female experiencing significant hair loss. Over the past five years, the thickness of my hair has reduced by half, and I have also noticed hair loss in the forehead region. What can I do to promote hair regrowth? Are there any natural methods I can try? Can I use a Pr...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query. It seems that you may be experiencing female pattern hair loss or telogen effluvium, which can be confirmed if you could provide a picture for further assessment. It is important to note that losing 75 to 100 hairs per day is considered normal. Ha...  Read Full »

I am experiencing severe hair fall after cessation of Minoxidil. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor My hair is currently in terrible condition; for many reasons, I felt that I was going to lose it; in order to overcome this, I consulted a doctor, who advised me to use hair back lotion Minoxidil 2 %. But the issue is that I was not told about the extent of my hair loss once I stopped u...  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Let me explain everything about hair loss clearly: It is typical to lose 100 to 150 hair strands every day. If the quantity of hair is more than this, hair loss should be considered. Female hair loss is caused mostly b...  Read Full »

I am concerned about my hair loss. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 19-years-old. At the age of 18 years, I noticed that I have quite a lot of hair loss. I am not taking any medicine, and none of my parents suffer from hair loss. Over the year of noticing my hair loss, it is evident that most of my hair loss is occurring at my crown, and a bald spot...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq. I do understand your concern. I have reviewed your attached picture (attachments removed for patient’s identity protection). I would like to explain about hair fall. 75 to100 hair falls every day is very normal. So, it should be considered as hair loss only if the num...  Read Full »

I have been taking vitamin tablets to stop my hair from falling out. Is there anything I can do to fix it?

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 »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

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 »

I have been experiencing hair loss for the past two years, and despite efforts, my hair continues to thin significantly. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing hair loss for the past two years, and despite taking efforts, my hair continues to thin significantly. I am unable to consume dairy products due to being a vitiligo patient, although I am fortunate not to have any visible spots on my body. My diet includes mea...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with feelings of depression due to your hair loss. I understand that dealing with this situation can be both emotionally and mentally challenging. It is important to continue working closely with y...  Read Full »

I am 21 year old female concerned about severe hair loss despite undergoing many treatments. Kindly suggest best treatment.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old and have been experiencing hair loss since 10 years, from the time I had chicken pox. At the initial stages, I felt that was normal, but it continued. I took various medications and consulted many doctors. Shampoos, tonics, oils, masks, and medication recommended by d...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I can understand your concern. I would like you to know that, 75 to100 hair fall every day is normal. So, it should be considered as hair loss only if the number of hair falls more than this. Generalized hair fall in female is mostly due to stress, poor sleep, poor nu...  Read Full »

I am a 21-year-old experiencing baldness. Please suggest treatment.

Query: Hi doctor,I recently turned 21, and I am concerned I am starting to become bald. My mother's father went bald in his 50s, her brother went bald in his 20s, and her other brother is now balding in his 40s. I am worried I am following this pattern. I have noticed bald spots on my head for over a year ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information provided, it appears that you are experiencing seborrheic capitis with P. sicca (Pityriasis sicca), which is a type of dandruff. To address this issue,I suggest you to follow a few instruction...  Read Full »

I am 16 years old and masturbate a lot. Is this causing my hair loss?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old, and I used to masturbate and ejaculate. I think due to less testosterone or something like that, and now I am suffering hair loss. Will I become bald? Please suggest some tablets with no side effects to prevent this. It seems that my hair growth stopped on the front sid...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Masturbation is a safe habit. It is considered normal. Masturbation does not result in any physical weakness or any loss of hair. I do not think the hair loss you have is due to masturbation. Masturbation does not increa...  Read Full »

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 »

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