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I have female pattern baldness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female, and I am currently taking Tetracycline tablets 500 mg, twice a day for my adult acne. I have been taking them since last year. Previous to this, and sometimes still, I use Duac 10 mg or 50 mg topically. I used this on my back and face for about a year before ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.You have been on Tetracycline for quite a long time. There are other options also like you said oral Isotretinoin, which gives very good result in patients with acne. But if the patient is on this medication, then it is advised to avoid pregnancy. At least there should be ... Read Full »
There are hairless patches in my beard. What can it be?
Query: Hello doctor, There is a hairless patch forming in my beard. The hairless patch feels smoother. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is called alopecia areata. I suggest you try the following: Desowen cream (Desonide), twice daily. Visit a dermatologist for intralesional steroid injection (ILS), it helps hair regrowth. It is given once in three weeks. Oral zinc supplement, tablet Zinfate, once dai... Read Full »
There is continuous abnormal hair loss in a female patient. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife aged 38 has been suffering from abnormal hair loss for the last few years. Hair continuously falls the whole day. It is so severe that we have to clean the rooms every few minutes. Even without any touch on the head, it falls continuously. We have a daughter aged 10. We consult... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your wife's concern. Has she done a blood test recently for thyroid profile, hemoglobin level, serum ferritin levels? Could you please attach the prescription and revert back? Also, send the image of her scalp. I would like to see if it is generalize... Read Full »
I developed a circular rash on my forehead after using hair loss medication. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male. For the past four years, I have been experiencing hair loss. About two and a half years ago, I started using Finasteride once a week along with a Ketoconazole shampoo 1 % and Lipogaine, which is similar to Rogaine. I would use this only at night usually using a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, I would say you have a male pattern hair loss also called androgenetic alopecia. If you are comfortable using the Rogaine solution, you can continue with it or consider Minoqilib 5% (Minoxidil) solution quarter teaspoon at bedtime over the scalp... Read Full »
Why has my hair become thinner after using Tazret?
Query: Hi doctor, I have asked to apply Tazret 0.05% on the bald area for regrowth. I have applied on hairline too, but it made my hair further thin and loss. Please advise to cure my problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know whether you have a patchy loss of hair or male pattern hair loss. Was it prescribed to you? Since how long are you using it? Tazret (Tazarotene) 0.05% is a topical retinoid. The mechanism of action is increasing the anagen phase of hair and inhibiti... Read Full »