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I lose a lot of hair when I touch it. How to control it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old, and I weigh 143 pounds with a height of 5.7 feet. I lose a lot of hair whenever I touch my hair; I lose five to six hair strands. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your hair loss, and I am glad you reach out to us. Losing a few hairs when combing or washing your hair is normal, but if you are noticing excessive hair loss, it could be a sign of an underlying medical condition. The fact that you are losi... Read Full »
I have been suffering from dandruff and hair fall. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have dandruff, hair fall, and lately, I saw tiny white balls on my scalp after which my scalp became very itchy. Please tell me how to treat this condition. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have seborrheic dermatitis probably. Use the following medications. Kindly consult your doctor to discuss the suggestion and take the treatment with consent. 1. Zydip-C lotion (Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone) apply once at night on the scalp. 2. Protar K shampoo ... Read Full »
My 16-year-old daughter has oily hair and hair fall. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My 16-year-old daughter has issues with oily hair, not just normal oily hair. It has been going on for over a year, and the hair is coming out as well. What can we do?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest the following guidelines: 1. Shower once a day: When you shower and wash your hair more than once a day it strips oils from your hair. To keep hair fresh and bouncy looking, shower in the morning. Apply shampoo, lather, and let the su... Read Full »
I used hair straightener for a longtime and experiencing hairfall of about 100 strands per day. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. I was using a hair straightener for a long and did not frequently oil my hair too. This has led to excessive hair fall for the last two months and I am losing not less than 100 hair strands a day. I need proper guidance. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, I understand that your concern is hair loss going on for two months. Any hair loss of less than 100 hairs per day is normal for an individual. Since yours is approximately 100 hairs per day, please answer a few queries so that I may be able to guid... Read Full »
I have hair fall of 10 to 20 strands a day. Should I be worried?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 14 years old. My problem is that when I brush my hair, I found my hair on it. My hair fall is 10 to 20 hairs a day. Is there anything to worry? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hair is one the fastest growing cells in the body. Hair has different growth cycles like anagen (growing phase), telogen (resting phase), and catagen. Losing 50 to 100 hairs per day is considered normal. Old hairs are replaced by new hairs. If you are losing hairs on th... Read Full »
Does masturbation have any harmful negative impacts on me?
Query: Hello doctor, I have several questions. Please clear my doubts and tell whether they are myth or fact. Is masturbation harmful? Is hair fall associated with masturbation in any way? How frequent can one have sex? I am having sex with my partner daily and even twice a day sometime. Is it harmful? Whe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation is normal and not harmful. It does not cause physical problems or sexual problems. Masturbation does not cause hair fall. Both are due to the effect of testosterone. In boys of young age, the effect of testosterone is high, which is normal and cause desire to... Read Full »
I am facing sudden hair loss and hairline thinning. Kindly help.
Query: Hello there, I am a 37-year-old male. I have been facing sudden hair fall, thinning of hair at the crown, and receding hairline. I do not have any other medical conditions, and I am not currently taking any medications. This issue is starting to affect my confidence, and I am keen to find effective ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Hair thinning with a receding hairline is also called Male pattern hair loss or androgenetic alopecia. They may be due to the following reasons: 1. Genetic susceptibility: in case of family members having any signs of ha... Read Full »
I have thyroid. Can I take supplements with iodine in them?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an underactive thyroid and on 100 mg of thyroid and had a micronutrient test as hair has been breaking and falling out. The tests came back with selenium and zinc deficiency but also severe iodine deficiency (12). My nutritionist suggested multivitamins FemForte Multi which cont... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have iodine deficiency hypothyroidism, then it should not be a problem but you need to see if you have autoimmune thyroid disease in which case you cannot take iodine supplement. Thank you and take care. Regards. Read Full »
Why is my 6-year-old daughter having diffuse hair loss?
Query: Hello doctor, My 6-year-old daughter has been experiencing diffuse hair loss for the past few weeks. The hair loss is at least double than normal, in the 200 range, and it falls extremely easily from her head. It is not patchy and I can find no bald spots, her scalp looks healthy. So far, the loss i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it appears that your child's hair loss is because of acute telogen effluvium. This is an acute condition, wherein any radical change in the health condition of the person leads to insult to the scalp hair, causing a shift in the hair cycle from the grow... Read Full »
I am experiencing hair loss. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am having hair loss problem and now it is in starting stage. I have consulted a doctor for this. He suggested Minoxidil and Finax. I would like to get a second opinion from you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am need of few important details regarding your hair fall.What is your age? Do you have any dandruff?If you are young and having hair loss without any dandruff then the prescribed treatment is very correct for you.Minoxidil is a vasodilator which increases blood suppl... Read Full »