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Can laser treatment for acne cause hair loss in the beard?
Query: Hello doctor, I am losing my beard, and I can see small bald patches in them. Please help. I am currently on Tretiva 20 and Cyomin 50. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are complaining of small patches of hair loss from your beard. Hair loss occurs due to alopecia areata (an autoimmune disorder) or fungal infection, or bacterial infection. To make a pinpoint diagnosis, you should send a picture of your hair loss for further managem... Read Full »
What could cause a yellowish-white film on skin with hair loss and infected nails?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a yellowish-white film growing all over the skin, and sometimes it has black spots in it. It made me lose my hair, and all of my nails look infected. When I peel it off, it is almost like my hair comes out of it? It is very weird. My children have it too. Any idea what it could... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your history, I want to get some details from you. Did you get this infection from your kids or the other way around? Was there any red itchy sore before the yellow crust? After looking at your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity... Read Full »
I have hair loss, and have been using Dutasteride. Is it dosage-dependent?
Query: Hello doctor, I have hair loss. I have tried using Finasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor or DHT inhibitors). However, after taking it for a year, my hair loss got worse then I took Dutasteride for thirteen months but my hair loss is still progressing. I have taken blood tests and no deficiencies ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. In my opinion, higher doses of Dutasteride are related to increased side effects. There have been many side effects that have been noted with Dutasteride when taken orally. These side effects include gynecomastia,... Read Full »
Does stress due to COVID cause hair loss?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 33 years old with a weight of 158 pounds and a height of five feet nine inches. I do not have any other health issues. Sometimes, I become stressed due to COVID as my work gets affected. Stress anxiety causes more hair fall and hair loss. No one in my family has baldness. How to cont... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hair loss can occur due to stress, nutritional deficiency, anemia, thyroid disorder, or genetics. You should eat foods rich in vitamin B7 such as nuts, seeds, green vegetables, eggs, sweet potato, and avocado. Meditation helps in achieving mental peace and reduces anxie... Read Full »
How to control hair loss presenting for a long period of time?
Query: Hi doctor, In the past week, I have been having severe hair fall. Whenever I tug my hand into the hair I will get about 10 to 20 strands of hair. Hair loss during combing and showering is even too severe. My hair growth is very slow. I have significant hair fall for a long period of time. My hair... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hair loss can occur due to nutritional deficiency, acute illness, stress& anxiety, thyroid disorders, anemia, hereditary or hormonal problems. So eat a healthy diet rich in vitamin B7 like nuts, seed, green vegetables, eggs, sweet potato. If you have any other medica... Read Full »
Can PCOD cause heavy hair loss?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old female. I suffer from PCOD for the past 10 years. I have severe hair loss issues. Hair regrowth is not seen much and only a few periods are irregular. Earlier new hairs grew in place of those fallen out and growth rate was high even if hair loss was severe. But now I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is an association between PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and hair loss (female pattern hair loss) characterized by thinking of hair in frontal and vertex areas of scalp. You might notice it by widening of midline part, as seen in your picture. There are some ... Read Full »