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I have hair fall, scalp itching, and dandruff. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 25-year-old female suffering from extreme hair fall for the last three or four years. I have lost most of the hair volume these years, and hair falls in 100 to 200 strands whenever I comb them. My hair texture is frizzy and dry, and I also suffer from scalp itching and dandruff. I h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. 75 to 100 hair fall every day is very normal. So, hair loss should be considered only if the number of hair falls more than this. 2. Generalized hair fall in females is mostly due to stress, poor sleep, poor nutrition, and excessive blood... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female experiencing significant hair loss. Over the past five years, the thickness of my hair has reduced by half, and I have also noticed hair loss in the forehead region. What can I do to promote hair regrowth? Are there any natural methods I can try? Can I use a P... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. It seems that you may be experiencing female pattern hair loss or telogen effluvium, which can be confirmed if you could provide a picture for further assessment. It is important to note that losing 75 to 100 hairs per day is considered normal... Read Full »
Apart from dandruff, what are the other cause of hair fall?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 38-year-old woman and have been losing my hair for about six years. All tests came back negative. My GP prescribed a shampoo as she thought I had dandruff, but I have never had dandruff. I am taking Fexofenadine for urticaria and Naproxen for costochondritis. Also, I have a Mirena c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your descriptions, it seems that you are suffering from female pattern hair loss. If you can send a picture of your scalp it will be better to diagnose. You did not comment on test reports. Are you a diabetic? Are you suffering from hypothyroidism? Since you are... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old female experiencing hair loss or excessive hair shedding for the past seven years. This is the first time I am experiencing this problem. Eight months back, I saw a dermatologist who prescribed Cystiphane pills and lotion for hair loss, but it did not help. In fact, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. I have seen your query and can understand your concern. From your description, it seems that you have no nutritional deficiency, but you have female ... Read Full »
I have hypothyroidism and have been suffering from hair loss. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from hair loss for the past year and am also suffering from hypothyroidism.Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query. It seems you have female pattern hair loss. Since you have hypothyroidism, it may be one of the causes of hair fall in your case, otherwise 75 to 100 hair falling every day is very normal. So, it should be considered as hair loss only if the n... Read Full »
I am suffering from severe hair loss. What is the solution?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 18-years-old. I have noticed a lot of hair is falling off my head. It started around finals, about a month ago, so maybe it was just stress. But even during the summer, it has continued. I have always had thin hair (my whole family does), if that helps. Please ask me any questions to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.In male, most of the cases are of androgenic alopecia. It is a genetically determined disorder characterized by the gradual conversion of terminal hairs into ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female, weighing 105 lbs and having a height of 5’3. I have been experiencing hair loss for about five years now. I have remained stunted even after I shaved my head completely. I have tried vitamin E medication to help grow my hair and there has been no improvemen... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It seems you have female pattern hair loss in which 75 to 100 hair falls every day is very normal. So, it should be considered as hair loss only if the number of hair falls more than this. Generalized hair falls in females are mostly due ... Read Full »
I am a 20-year-old male with balding. How can I naturally grow thick, dense hair?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male with thin hair that is balding a bit (along a line, according to what I noticed). So please help me to grow thick, dense hair naturally. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and examined the picture you provided. (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Experiencing 100 to 150 hair falls every day is very normal. So, it should only be considered as hair loss if the number of hair falls exceeds this r... Read Full »
I do not have any hair at the front of my head. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I do not have any hair at the front of my head, and I have tried growing it, but there have been no results. I do not know what else to do. Kindly suggest a treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. From your descriptions, it seems you have female pattern hair loss. 75 to 100 hair falls every day is very normal. So, hair loss should be considered only if the number of hair falls more than this. Generalized ha... Read Full »
I am a 18-year-old, and I am experiencing hair loss. Can you suggest some good shampoo?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 17-year-old, and I am experiencing hair loss. Whenever I swirl my hand in my hair, a few of my hair is on my fingers, as in the case while combing. What should I do? I have no medical illness. Can you suggest some good shampoo? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have developed male pattern hair loss. I want to explain about hair fall. 75 to 100 hair fall every day is very normal. So, hair loss should be considered only if the number of hair fall is more than this. Straightening and other procedures ... Read Full »