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I have severe hair loss after hair straightening. What should I do?

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Hello doctor,

I had got my hair straightened twice this year. Now, I face severe hair loss. Even my scalp is visible on one side. What should I do now?

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal is a seasoned General Practitioner with a specialization in Dermatology, Venereology, and Cosmetology, and extensive experience in the management of AIDS-related skin conditions. She holds an MBBS and an MD in Dermatology from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Mittal offers expert care in both medical and surgical dermatology, addressing a wide range of skin, hair, and cosmetic concerns. She is currently practicing in Amritsar, Punjab, India, where she is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based dermatological care.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  1. Take a nutritious and protein-rich diet that includes pulses, milk products, and eggs.
  2. The routine application of gels and frequent blow drying of your hair causes hair problems and damage. So, kindly avoid that.
  3. Use Xgain shampoo (Vitamin E acetate, Soy Protein, and Jojoba oil) for your hair twice a week.
  4. I suggest capsule Keraglo Eva (Gamma Linolenic acid) once daily for three to six months.
  5. Apply Topisal 6 % lotion (Clobetasol and Salicylic acid) over the affected areas of the scalp at night.

Continue these for a month and then you can consult me again.

Hope it helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 26, 2017
Reviewed At October 28, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal is a seasoned General Practitioner with a specialization in Dermatology, Venereology, and Cosmetology, and extensive experience in the management of AIDS-related skin conditions. She holds an MBBS and an MD in Dermatology from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Mittal offers expert care in both medical and surgical dermatology, addressing a wide range of skin, hair, and cosmetic concerns. She is currently practicing in Amritsar, Punjab, India, where she is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based dermatological care.

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Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal
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Dermatology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal is a seasoned General Practitioner with a specialization in Dermatology, Venereology, and Cosmetology, and extensive experience in the management of AIDS-related skin conditions. She holds an MBBS and an MD in Dermatology from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Mittal offers expert care in both medical and surgical dermatology, addressing a wide range of skin, hair, and cosmetic concerns. She is currently practicing in Amritsar, Punjab, India, where she is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based dermatological care.

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