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I have thin hair and have been suffering from severe hair fall while combing my hair. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have very thin hair genetically. I used to comb my hair harshly without detangling it. I have medium-wavy hair. Nowadays I am facing hair fall while combing. I need to know whether I need a protein supplement or not because my nails are brittle when it is long and I have iron deficie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. It seems to be due to a deficiency of vitamins and minerals, lack of exercise, lack of proper sleep, and poor nutritious food. Alone medicines will not work permanently. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Do yoga a... Read Full »
I have hair loss, reduced density, hair thinning and excessive sweating on the scalp. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have hair thinning, reduced density, and an open scalp with sweat, sebum, and oily secretions. This is resulting in heavy hair loss and more thinning of hair on the scalp. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.I would suggest you the following.Increase protein intake in your diet. Nutrition is key to healthy hair.Wash the scalp with Scalpe shampoo twice weekly for six weeks.Avoid oil application as oil acts as food for dandruff.Avo... Read Full »
I have hair fall, dandruff, and hair thinning due to stress. Kindly suggest a treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, Since last year my hair has started falling. I ignored my hair fall and thought it was due to stress. My hair is thinning, and I have a lot of dandruff. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the information and image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) provided by your end, and I understand your concern. Hair falls and thinning are usually due to family history, especially from the maternal side of the family having... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. I have had alopecia areata with three bald patches for the past three months. I have also been using Minoxidil, Anagram, and Ketoconazole shampoo for a month recommended by a doctor. Now new hairs are coming in the bald patches, but I have severe hair fall. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are many reasons for hair fall or thinning of hair on the scalp. First, we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are nutritional deficiency, hormonal caus... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I am 22 years old. For quite some time, I have been suffering from a severe dandruff outbreak and itchiness. The dandruff is mostly flaky, and the worst part is the process of removing these flakes from my scalp. Most of the time, it leads to uprooting some of my hair strands as these hair... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The image (attachment is hidden to protect the patient's identity) that you have uploaded is of scalp psoriasis. This is totally different from dandruff and needs a different line of management. Kindly mention if you have similar scaly plaques o... Read Full »
My hair growth has stopped for two years. Please suggest me a treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 24, and I am a girl. My hair growth has stopped for two years. Sometimes hair grow, but they break at some point. Even the height of the hair is not equal. Please suggest me something. Even though I take pills, I tried everything, like shampoos, oils, etc. I used a Revivoderm... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Various reasons, including nutritional, dietary deficiencies, stress, previous illness, external damage due to color treatments, and improper hair care routine can cause inadequate hair growth and brittle hair. Kindly note the following: 1. ... Read Full »
I have been experiencing severe hair loss and thinning of hair. Can I take supplements?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe hair loss and thinning, which has made my hair weak. I am interested in buying Biotin 5000 mcg 60 capsules for hair, skin & nails to address this issue. Could you please advise on the correct way to take this supplement on a daily basis? Additionally... Read Full »
Answer: Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Losing 100-150 strands daily is normal, but any number exceeding this should be considered hair loss. Generalized hair fall in females is typically caused by stress, poor sleep, inadequate nutrition, or excessive blood loss due to menstr... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female. Around 1.5 years ago I started having hormonal issues and noticed my hair thinning. When I was younger I had medium-thickness fine hair. Recently I started T-pellets. I do take medications such as, Ambien tablets, Iodoral tablets, vitamin D, and Baclofen. My ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Since your hormone levels are normal now, I will only prescribe topical preparations to you. I suggest you start using Qilib (Minoxidil) lotion twice daily. Use conditioner after every head wash, this should take care of... 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 experience hair loss, and my hair volume has also decreased. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,I used to have thick hair, but I have been losing 10 to 20 noticeable hair strands daily since this year, and my hair volume has also decreased. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hair loss can be caused by various factors, the most common of which is the genetic transmission from the maternal side of the family, including maternal uncles, siblings, grandparents, and so on. As a result, they usually appear in a patt... Read Full »