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I have chronic hair thinning despite taking precautions. Why?
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. Take Follihair (multivitamin nutritional supplement), one capsule daily at night. Try platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for better results. Do not rub or co... Read Full »
I am suffering from severe hair fall and dandruff. Please help.
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 »
Query: Hello doctor, I am concerned about past increased hair fall from one year. Is there a way to reduce my hair fall and hair regrowth in baldness? Kindly suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. 100 to 150 hair falls every day is normal. It should be considered as hair fall if the number of hair is more than this. Straightening and other procedures cause weakness of the hair roots. Other conditions like fever, typhoid, malaria... Read Full »
Will falling of scab from transplanted hair indicate hair transplant failure?
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent a hair transplant before three months. I might not be sure but I may have roughly massaged my head or while wearing t-shirts a scab fells off, will this result in failed hair transplant? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hair transplant failure or success is evident within four weeks. The follicles which have been implanted into our skin of the scalp would die initially within two weeks or they lead to the growth of the good hair. After that you massage it or do anything it will not h... Read Full »
Please suggest me medications to prevent hair loss and regrow my hair.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from severe hair loss since the past 45 days. I am only losing my hair on the top and front part of my head and it all started like a month ago. I am not using any medications right now. Basic Details: Male, 25 years old, 5'11", 154 lbs. Please suggest me medications to p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. However, I would need to see the images of the affected area to help you better which as to what is could be the possible cause of hair loss and advice the best treatment accordingly. Kindly send images of the scalp for the same. Thanks and... 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 »
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 »
What is the solution for frizzy chemically treated hair with hair fall?
Query: Hello doctor, My hair is breaking recently a lot on the top. It is quite embarrassing. I use sulfate free shampoo and mine is chemically treated hair. Hair is so frizzy. What is the solution? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chemical treatment is a common cause of hair brittleness as it breaks disulfide bonds that gives strength to hair. This would take some weeks time to resolve. I suggest you take an oral Biotin supplement like tablet Revilus once a day for six months. In addition, I sugg... Read Full »