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I have signs of androgenic alopecia and I have a family history of the same. Please help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old and have signs and symptoms of androgenic alopecia. I have severe hairline receding that resulted in a broader forehead now. And the hair in the crown and central hair region has become sparse and very thin. In addition, I have an itchy scalp with tiny bumps on it. But I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It could be scalp folliculitis with a male pattern of hair loss. Kindly attach a clinical picture to assess so that I can guide you accordingly. Take care. Read Full »
I lose 20 to 25 hairs daily and have also noticed hair thinning. Should I worry?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a hair fall problem of daily 20 to 25 hair falling. Some hairs are getting thin. My diet is poor, and I have little stress. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I hope you are doing well. Having gone through the history provided from your end, sudden hair loss may be due to multiple reasons, including genetic susceptibility, wherein there is a transmission of a similar condition from ancestors genetically due to hormonal imb... Read Full »
I am very concerned about my hair fall. Please suggest a solution.
Query: Hi doctor, I am facing a hair fall problem through which the hairs are leaving their place from the roots. I am concerned about this. Please provide me with some treatment to free me from this problem. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please attach your clinical pictures so that I can look at the pattern of hair loss. There are many causes for hair loss like a. Androgenetic alopecia- genitic. b.Telogen effluvium-stress induced. c. Hormonal- thyroid problems. d. Polycystic ovarian disease... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a hair fall problem for the past two years, but it has worsened for about a month. The main issue is that I have severe dandruff. I visited two dermatologists they prescribed me a lotion and Photonic Tar shampoo. Iron and vitamin D supplements and hair regrowth spray. But the p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the information provided from your end. It appears to be seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is caused due to multiple factors, and including genetic susceptibility, wherein similar conditions may run within the family due to hormonal fluct... Read Full »
Can I use Minoxidil with Eclipta Alba for alopecia?
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from alopecia. Can I use Tugain Foam 10 % Minoxidil hair gain treatment as well as Morpheme Bhringraja (Eclipta Alba) for hair and skin care 500 mg extract 60 Veg capsules together for the better result? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your question but unable to understand what kind of alopecia are you having and how severe it is. If it is in the beginning stage, Minoxidil can reduce your hair fall. Use 5 % Minoxidil instead of 10, as 10 can be very irritating to the scalp. Eclipta alba has... Read Full »
Can I restart using Minoxidil 5 % after skipping it for one month?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had hair fall for the last four years. I consulted a dermatologist four months ago and used Minoxidil 5%, Finasteride, some vitamin tablets, and PRP treatment once every month. However, I skipped the medication for a month after using the medicines for three months. Can I restar... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly attach clinical pictures to assess scalp hair density and the type of hair loss progress so that I can guide you. Thank you. Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am 17 years old, and my hair is thinning gradually. I feel a significant difference from what it is now to a few years ago, and everyone I have asked has also said it looks very thin. My hair is prone to getting greasy quickly (every morning), so I try to wash my hair minimally as possi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you to follow the instructions mentioned below, 1. Take Follihair (multivitamin nutritional supplement), one capsule daily at night. 2. Try platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for better results. 3. Do ... Read Full »
What is the standard procedure for hair transplants?
Query: Hello doctor, I am considering hair transplant. I would like to know and understand the procedure. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The following are my observations, The hair transplant surgeon removes small groups of hair follicle containing skin from areas where there is normal hair growth. These small plugs are then implanted in to the bald areas of the head where hair growth is desired. This is ... Read Full »
Is hair transplant beneficial for baldness?
Query: Hello doctor,I would like to go for hair transplantation. So, kindly advice me about which is the best option. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can see that you have grade 7 baldness with limited donor hair. But, you have also got small, thinned-out hair in the hair loss area. So my suggestion is as follows. Hair transplant can give you a go... Read Full »
Can I use a laser comb to correct my hair loss problem?
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing hair loss problem. I have read somewhere that laser comb helps regrow hair on the scalp. Is it worth buying the laser comb? Do they actually work? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. There are laser combs, which claim hair regrowth. They claim to be effective in treating hair loss problem. These are low-intensity laser devices that claim to stimulate the growth of the hair follicle. There are only tw... Read Full »