How can a 26-year-old woman overcome the problem of hair loss?

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I have read your query and can understand your concern.

I have gone through the details provided from your end. Kindly provide the following details for better diagnosis:

1. Any family history of hair loss?

2. Any underlying medical conditions you may be having and any medications being taken currently?

3. Any history of infections in the past prior to hair loss including COVID infections, chicken pox, dengue, typhoid, or any minor or major surgeries done?

4. Any history of travel, stress, or dandruff since the past three years?

5. Any history of childbirth or pregnancy prior to hair loss?

6. Are any blood tests done to rule out vitamin or mineral deficiencies?

7. Any other medications other than Minoxidil used? Or are any procedures done for hair fall?

8. Any history of using smoothening or straightening agents, gels, creams, or serums on hair?

Apart from the same, kindly provide a clear image of the affected area for assessment of the severity which would be helpful in diagnosing the condition better and providing the appropriate treatment for the same.

Kindly revert back with the details.

Thank you.

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After going through the details provided from your end as well as viewing the images "(attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).", it seems like the density and volume of your hair is most affected.

My advice :

1. Blood test: CBC (complete blood count), S (serum) Vitamin B12, S (serum) vitamin D3, TFT (thyroid function test), S (serum). Ferritin, S (serum) Iron, FAI (free androgen index) , S (serum) Zinc. These tests will be beneficial in ruling out vitamin or mineral deficiencies to know the presence of hormonal fluctuations. One of the main reasons, other than having a family history of hair loss is, vitamin, mineral or hormonal variations which may cause hair loss.

2. Anaboom anti-hair fall hair serum: Apply daily at night for at least one year continuously. Use one ml quantity on the scalp and massage in at night on a clean, dry scalp. Wash off in the morning after leaving them overnight. Use daily for one year, and after one year reduce it by a day. For example: if used once daily for one year, for the next six months use six times a week, then five times a week in the next six months and so on. It is important to taper down.

3. Tablet- Follihair new, once daily after dinner for three months.

4. Anaboom anti-hair fall shampoo once a week or once every three days (depending on formation of oil on scalp). Mix four drops of the shampoo with a small quantity of water for dilution and apply on scalp, massage for four minute, leave for three mins and wash off.

5. Use deep conditioning treatment hair mask once a week after shampooing. Apply on hair shaft from mid shaft to tip of hair, massage for one minute, leave for five mins and wash off for making hair shaft smoother and reducing breaking of hair while combing thereafter.

6. PRP ( platelet rich plasma) for scalp is a great treatment done at a dermatologist's clinic. In this technique, around 18 ml of your blood sample will be drawn and spun in a centrifugal machine to release normal growth factors within the blood which are naturally present. Once they are activated, the plasma with the growth factors are drawn within an insulin syringe and injected in your scalp. Usually done once a month for siz sessions. They help with stimulating hair growth, reducing hair fall, helps with dandruff, and increasing density of hair. Make sure to consult a dermatologist in person to undergo the procedure. There are no side effects and are inexpensive.

7. B protein powder one tablespoon mixed with skimmed milk in the morning after breakfast daily for two months. It helps with hair growth for which proteins are essential.

8. Make sure to eat healthy and have a balanced diet. Consume at least 10 to 12 glasses of water per day.

Kindly revert back with the blood reports for providing supplements in case of changes in the value.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

You may undergo the tests except for Vitamin B 12 and FAI (free androgen index). Vitamin D test is beneficial in detecting deficiencies as they are directly linked to hair loss. I am glad to know that you do not consume junk food. Consuming 10 to 12 glasses of water for a young female is more than enough as overhydration also has consequences. You may absolutely consume protein powder with water.

Eight protein powders are available in different flavors including mango and vanilla, which are suitable alternatives.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

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I read your query and can understand your concern..

No, fasting is not required for any tests which are mentioned above.

Hi,

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

The tests reports mentioned above would be available within 6 to 8 hours once the blood sample has been provided in any laboratory. In case you would prefer a consultation following a month, you may absolutely do so. Your convenience is important here. Blood tests help in detecting the underlying deficiencies better. Multivitamin tablets as mentioned above may interfere with the test results. However, if you are more convenient with a test post medication, you may definitely consider the same and revert back in a month with the reports and further details. In the time being, you may also undergo PRP (platelet rich plasma) for scalp for better and faster results.

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I have read your query and understand your concern.

The cost varies in different clinics. Please consult a dermatologist in your city.

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Acne on the buttocks is quite common due to the stagnation of sweat, moisture, and excess sebum secretion. Along with this, constant sitting posture may also increase the formation of acne, this condition is known as folliculitis.

I suggest the following treatment:

1. Acne soap for cleaning the affected area. Apply after lathering with water and leave for three mins and wash off.

2. Clindamycin gel, which may be applied twice daily on the affected pimple area for reducing the acne as well as reducing the intensity of pigmentation on the affected area.

3. Make sure to keep the area clean and devoid of stagnation of moisture and sweat as much as possible.

4. Dusting powder or any talcum powder may also be used for absorption of the excess sweat and moisture on the buttocks area.

For strawberry legs,

1. Avoid shaving too close to the skin

2. Use warm compresses on the affected area once daily

3. Creams containing Urea may be used as a moisturizer twice daily on the affected area.

4. Keep the razor clean and try to use new razors whenever possible

5. Laser hair reduction for semi-permanent hair reduction instead of using razors or other hair removal methods may be considered to prevent the possibility of ingrown hair.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

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As per the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), there is vitamin D deficiency which is directly linked to hair loss.

My advice:

1. Cap. Lumia 60k IU (vitamin D) once a week after food for 6 weeks and then once a month for 6 months. Make sure to retest following this period.

2. Make sure to continue the rest of the medication as earlier.

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I have written a prescription. Consume once a week for 6 weeks and once a month for 6 months. However, this medication is also available without a prescription. I have not provided any medications that are available only with a prescription. Kindly write down the medications and consult a medical store, they will provide you with the medications.