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I am losing a lot of hair. What treatment can I take?

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Published At January 2, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 21 years old and have extensive hair loss. The middle part of my head is almost bald. I am losing a lot of hair on the left. Currently, I have taken no medical help. I am also having black spots all over my legs and arms. Also, I have these little eruptions on my head and it is itchy. The hair loss has been since there since five to six years. I have started homeopathic medication.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The pattern of your hair loss is suggestive of hormonal etiology. Kindly mention if there is any family history of baldness in females. Mention if you are suffering from any thyroid disorders, have been on any crash diets, leading a stressful life or any other health issues. Kindly mention if you are having regular cycles. Hormonal hair loss can be exacerbated by all these factors too.

Investigations to be done

1. Hemoglobin %. 2. Serum ferritin. 3. Thyroid profile.

Treatment plan

Please consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent. 1. 5% Tugain lotion (Minoxidil), to be applied as 1 mL twice daily only over the areas of thinning of hair. It has to be used regularly for at least three to six months to note some increase in the bulk of the hair. 2. Tablet Hair bless (Biotin and Calcium) one tablet daily after dinner for one month.

Regarding follow up

Revert back with the details to a dermatologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I have sinus. My grandmother went bald at the age 60. I was never on a crash diet, but academic areas need time. So, sometimes I have to skip dinner and breakfast. My hemoglobin is around 11.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Iron is essential for the growth of hair. I suggest you start on the necessary supplements for the improvement of the same.

Treatment plan

Tablet Orofer XT one tablet daily after food.

Regarding follow up

Revert back after a month to a dermatologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Dermatology

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